Energy Transfer- Generation Genius

The ability to make things happen is the definition of what word?

• Energy

• Power

• Force

• Motion

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The bike Dr. Jeff’s mom is riding uses a generator to convert energy to ______ energy, which is then used to charge BERT.

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Thermal

• Chemical

True or false: a generator PRODUCES energy.

• True

• False

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List two things that might spin a generator to produce electricity.

• Wind

• Water

• Steam

• Magnet

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Where does the energy in your home electrical outlets come from?

• Power plants

• Straight from the sun

• Batteries

• Electricity

True or false: batteries store energy as chemical energy.

• True

• False

Explain how Dr. Jeff provides energy to make the singing fish work.

• By plugging it into an electrical outlet

• By using batteries

• By winding it up

• By using a solar cell with the light bulb

What is an example of energy transfer by heat?

• Making toast in a toaster

• Playing music

• Turning on a light

• Riding a bike

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Zoe’s s’more maker is an example of transferring energy through:

• Light

• Sound

• Electricity

• Lasers

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What does a solar cell do?

• Converts sunlight into electricity

• Stores energy in a battery

• Generates heat

• Produces sound