Topic 3 Energy

Front

What types of potential energy do springs have?

Back

Springs have elastic potential energy and gravitational potential energy.

Front

What is the formula for energy transferred?

Back

Energy transferred (J) = Time (s) * Power (W)

Front

Where is the greatest potential energy on a roller coaster?

Back

The greatest potential energy is at the top of the track.

Front

What is the term for the energy used to swing a tennis racket?

Back

Energy.

Front

When you press a piano key, where is the energy transferred to?

Back

The energy is transferred to your eardrum.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its height above the ground.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is the unit of energy?

Back

The unit of energy is the Joule (J).

Front

What is work in terms of energy?

Back

Work is done when a force causes an object to move, and it is calculated as Work = Force x Distance.