Energy Transformations Checkpoint 2

Front

What type of potential energy is stored in gasoline?

Back

Chemical energy is the potential energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like gasoline.

Front

What type of energy do muscles use to push the pedals on a bicycle?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

Front

What type of energy is food energy stored in your muscles?

Back

Chemical energy is the energy stored in food that is used by the body for various functions.

Front

What type of energy propels a baseball after it has been struck by a bat?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy that results from the motion of the baseball.

Front

What type of energy is generated by strong wind spinning a wind turbine?

Back

Electrical energy is produced when wind energy is converted into electricity by a wind turbine.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

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

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

Give an example of energy transformation in a light bulb.

Back

In a light bulb, electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

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