Science Academic Bowl Flashcard #1

Front

What is the ability to do work?

Back

Energy

Front

What form of energy does a remote control use?

Back

Electromagnetic energy

Front

Which of the following is not a form of chemical (stored) energy?

Back

All is correct

Front

What would most likely cause a bowling ball at rest to move?

Back

Energy applied to the bowling ball

Front

Can energy be created or destroyed?

Back

No, energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

Front

What is the definition of power in physics?

Back

Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal 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.

Front

What is electromagnetic energy?

Back

Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that is reflected or emitted in the form of electrical and magnetic waves.