Energy Types and Transformations

Choose of the following types of potential energy:

When matter or an object is in motion, we say it is using ________ energy.

A swing has potential energy if it is

Which lists items that ONLY represent chemical energy?

A bicycle, stroller, and classroom door represent [blank_start]mechanical[blank_end] energy.

What energy transformation is taking place in this picture?

The movement of atoms and molecules in matter creates warmth. What do we call that specific type of energy?

Solar energy pass through the solar panel on this calculator to make it work. Which energy conversion is taking place?

At which point is the kinetic energy the greatest?

The energy transformation that is taking place when someone puts gas in their car to make it run is [blank_start]chemical[blank_end] energy to [blank_start]mechanical[blank_end] energy.

At what point does the coaster have the greatest potential energy?

Answering your cell phone transforms the chemical energy in your battery into which of the following (choose all that apply):

The purpose of a nuclear power plant is to transform nuclear energy into electricity. This is done in steps starting with a nuclear reaction which generates heat to produce steam. The steam in turn is used to turn a generator which finally produces electricity. Which answer best illustrates these energy transformations?

The [blank_start]Law of Conservation of Energy[blank_end] states that energy can never be created or destroyed, only transferred to different forms.

A hairdryer converts

When you light a fireplace, the chemical energy changes into [blank_start]thermal[blank_end] energy.

Miguel is making a picture frame. He sticks a nail into a piece of wood and hits the nail with a hammer. Which form of energy is not released when the hammer hits the nail.

Which of the following is the "Law of Conservation of Energy"?

When the space shuttle launched, Donna felt the heat produced. Which form of energy was released in the launch that Donna is referring to?

A group of sheep are grazing in the field. As they eat, the sheep break down the molecules int he grass, which release energy. The form of energy shown in this example is [blank_start]chemical[blank_end] energy.