PHD Science Module 2 Energy Flashcard

Energy is the ability to make things happen or to do work.

Wind turbines generate electricity by converting wind energy into electrical energy.

A sleeping cat does not show evidence of energy.

A wind farm is a group of wind turbines that work together to generate electricity.

The blades of the wind turbine start to spin, generating electricity.

An observation is something you notice or perceive using your senses.

Windmills are used to generate electricity and can also be used for pumping water.

Energy is the ability to do work, while matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

A moving car is an example of kinetic energy.

Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.