Energy

Front

What type of energy is used by a bicycle?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

What type of energy does a computer use to operate?

Back

Electric energy.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

Back

Rock Energy.

Front

What type of energy transfer occurs when electricity is converted to heat?

Back

Electrical to heat.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

Give an example of mechanical energy.

Back

Examples include a lawn mower, gears, scissors, and a hammer.

Front

What is heat energy?

Back

Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Light energy is the energy that is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.