Energy Transformations

Front

What is the primary energy conversion that occurs in a hydroelectric dam?

Back

Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, which is then converted to electrical energy.

Front

What energy transformations occur when a battery-operated radio is in use?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into sound energy.

Front

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

Back

Energy is never created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

Give an example of energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.

Back

A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

Front

What types of energy does a television transform electrical energy into?

Back

Light energy, thermal energy, and sound energy.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

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

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is chemical energy?

Back

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.