Saavas Topic 3: Energy & Simple Machines

Front

The energy a moving object has because of its motion

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

As a roller coaster goes downhill

Back

potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

Front

When gasoline is burned in a car engine, ________ energy is converted into _________ energy.

Back

chemical, mechanical

Front

What is the total amount of the KE and PE of all PARTICLES in an object called?

Back

Thermal Energy

Front

Example of electrical energy being converted into light energy.

Back

a light bulb

Front

Thermal Energy that flows from something at a higher temperature to something at a lower temperature is called...

Back

Heat

Front

What is energy stored due to its position called?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

Electromagnetic Radiation...

Back

travels through space in waves

Front

_____ is the amount of work done in one second

Back

Power

Front

The law of conservation of energy states that

Back

energy may neither be created nor destroyed; it may only be transformed.