Energy and Conservation of Energy

Front

During photosynthesis, plants change ______ energy into ______ energy.

Back

light; chemical

Front

As the car goes downhill, its ____ rises and its ____ falls.

Back

KE; GPE

Front

When atoms and molecules collide, they can _____.

Back

transfer energy

Front

Which is NOT a vector?

Back

All of the answer choices

Front

Energy that results from the position or shape of an object or particles in the object is called _____.

Back

potential 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

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.

Front

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system.