Exploring Energy Transfer Concepts

What was the initial problem with Bert?

• He was overheating.

• He was not moving.

• He was beeping continuously.

• He was making popcorn.

What is the scientific meaning of energy?

• The ability to create light.

• The ability to do work.

• The ability to make sound.

• The ability to generate heat.

How did Dr. Jeff demonstrate energy transfer to Bert?

• Using a bike-powered generator.

• Using a battery.

• Using a solar panel.

• Using a wind turbine.

How do most power plants generate electricity?

• By burning coal.

• By using solar panels.

• By using batteries.

• By using geothermal energy.

What do batteries actually do?

• They create energy.

• They store energy.

• They destroy energy.

• They amplify energy.

How was energy transferred to the singing fish in the demonstration?

• Through motion.

• Through light.

• Through heat.

• Through sound waves.

What can sound energy sometimes do?

• Create light.

• Break things.

• Generate heat.

• Store energy.

What is a heat lamp used for in some restaurants?

• To generate electricity.

• To keep food warm.

• To cook food.

• To create light.

What is the purpose of the nichrome wire in Dr. Jeff's heat demonstration?

• To store energy.

• To get extremely hot.

• To produce light.

• To generate sound.

What is needed to make a s'more using solar energy?

• A wind turbine, a generator, and a sunny day.

• A solar panel, a battery, and a light bulb.

• A microwave, chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers.

• A box, foil, plastic wrap, construction paper, scissors, tape, and a sunny day.