Energy: Module 2 Lessons 1-9

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What is a scientific observation about wind turbines?

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Wind turbines have a ladder inside.

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When does a ball have the most energy during a collision?

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When the distance the catch traveled was the greatest, the ball had the most energy.

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What is a scientific question regarding windmills?

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Why do the windmills have three blades?

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What energy conversion occurs when solar panels are used in a home?

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Solar energy is converted into electric energy.

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What is the relationship between energy and speed?

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The more energy an object has, the greater the speed.

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What is the primary function of a wind turbine?

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To convert kinetic energy from wind into mechanical energy and then into electrical energy.

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What are the main components of a wind turbine?

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Blades, rotor, tower, generator, and control system.

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How does solar energy conversion work in solar panels?

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Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through photovoltaic cells.

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What factors affect the efficiency of a wind turbine?

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Wind speed, blade design, and turbine height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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