Energy Review

Front

What type of energy does a quarterback have when throwing a football?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

Are food chains and food webs examples of energy transformations?

Back

True

Front

What happens to electrical energy in a microwave?

Back

Energy is conserved; it does not create more electrical energy after use.

Front

What occurs during energy transformations?

Back

Energy changes from one form to another.

Front

What type of energy transformation occurs in a battery-powered flashlight when it is turned on?

Back

Chemical to electrical to light.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is 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

Give an example of energy transformation in everyday life.

Back

A toaster transforms electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

Back

Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable sources cannot.