Energy, Transformations 23

Front

What happens to the potential energy of an apple as it falls from a tree?

Back

The potential energy of the apple converts to kinetic energy.

Front

What is an example of energy transformation from chemical to electrical to light energy?

Back

A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

Front

Why does a roller coaster car have the greatest potential energy at the highest point?

Back

The car is at the greatest height at that position.

Front

What type of energy is stored in food, batteries, and gas?

Back

Chemical energy.

Front

What is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height called?

Back

Gravitational potential energy.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

How does energy transform in a light bulb?

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of mechanical energy.

Back

A moving car has mechanical energy due to its motion and position.