Energy 3c

Front

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed.

Front

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

Back

A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

Front

Where is maximum potential energy on a roller coaster?

Back

At the top of a big hill.

Front

What is the main difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

Direction of particle vibration.

Front

What is the order of energy transformations when green plants produce food from the Sun’s energy?

Back

Light to chemical.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy.

Back

A rock rolling down a hill.

Front

What type of energy is stored in food?

Back

Chemical energy.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.