Energy and Energy Transformations

Front

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

Front

Where is the maximum kinetic energy located on a roller coaster?

Back

At the bottom of a big hill.

Front

What is an example of radiant energy?

Back

Electromagnetic waves.

Front

What type of energy is stored in the chemical bonds of matter?

Back

Chemical energy.

Front

Where on a pendulum is the potential energy the highest?

Back

Position A.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

Back

Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable sources cannot.