Energy Types & Transformations

Front

What are the two types of energy produced by a burning fire?

Back

Thermal and Radiant energy.

Front

What is the transformation of Radiant Energy to Electrical Energy called?

Back

Photovoltaic effect.

Front

What type of energy does a stretched rubber band possess?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

In a system, which position typically has the greatest amount of kinetic energy?

Back

Position 2 (depends on context, usually the position of maximum speed).

Front

What energy transformation occurs when you eat an orange before gym class?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is radiant energy?

Back

Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

Front

What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the internal energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its molecules.