Level 1: Conservation of Energy

Front

A fire warms you by transferring _____ energy.

Back

thermal

Front

When gasoline is burned in a car engine, ________ energy is converted into _________ energy.

Back

chemical, mechanical

Front

This is energy that is stored for later use.

Back

potential energy

Front

Which equation is correct?

Back

mechanical energy = kinetic energy + potential energy

Front

Look at the diagram of a light bulb on a simple circuit. Over time, the battery loses power and the bulb dims. Finally, it goes out. What happened to the energy?

Back

Energy is leaving the system in the form of light.

Front

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

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 energy transformation in a light bulb.

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

Back

Potential energy.