Energy Transformations

Front

In a closed system, how will the total amount of energy change over time?

Back

It will stay the same

Front

What energy transformation takes place as a rock rolls down a hill?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy

Front

What energy transformation takes place when a skateboarder uses their speed to skate up a ramp?

Back

Kinetic Energy to Gravitational Potential Energy

Front

Energy transformation as someone skids to a stop across the ground.

Back

Kinetic Energy to Thermal Energy

Front

Energy transformation in a battery-operated toy lighting up and moving.

Back

Chemical Energy to Kinetic Energy

Front

Energy transformation when a fan is plugged in and blades start turning:

• Electrical Energy to Kinetic Energy
• Rotational Energy to Wind Energy
• Thermal Energy to Cold Energy
• None of these

Back

Electrical Energy to Kinetic Energy

Front

Energy transformation as someone bounces up from a trampoline: Elastic Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy, Thermal Energy to Kinetic Energy, Gravitational Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy, None of these.

Back

Elastic Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy

Front

At what point on the image does the roller coaster car have the greatest gravitational potential energy? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

At what point on the image does the roller coaster car have the greatest kinetic energy? (ignore friction) Options: A, B, C, D

Back

D

Front

At the point when the roller coaster car has the lowest gravitational potential energy, which of the following statements is true? (ignore friction)

Back

All of these are true