Energy Transfers and Transformations

Add force and energy arrows to show the energy transformation. Fill in the blanks with the correct labels.

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Label the rollercoaster with the correct labels for PE (potential energy) and KE (kinetic energy).

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50% PE, 50% KE

25% PE, 75% KE

100% KE

100% PE

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Match the words with the definitions

• stored energy

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• movement energy

• Kinetic energy

• Energy moves into a different place

• Energy Transfer

• Energy changes forms or types

• Energy Transformation

• Energy can't be created or destroyed.

• Potential energy

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Which of the following is an example of energy transformation?

• A car engine converting chemical energy into mechanical energy

• A battery transferring electrical energy to a light bulb

• A wind turbine transferring kinetic energy to electrical energy

• A solar panel transferring solar energy to electrical energy

In an experiment, a student observes that a heated metal rod transfers heat to a cooler metal rod when they are in contact. What type of energy transfer is this?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Transformation

A hydroelectric dam converts the potential energy of water into electrical energy. What is the initial form of energy in this process?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

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When energy changes from one form to another form, it is called an energy ___________.

• transformation

• transfer

• movement

• alteration

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When energy moves from one object to another, it is called an energy ___________.

• conversion

• transfer

• generation

• consumption

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What energy is added to the flashlight when it is shaken?

• sound energy

• kinetic energy

• electrical energy

• thermal energy

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What energy does the flashlight have when the light bulb comes on?

• kinetic energy

• electrical energy

• solar energy

• thermal energy