Front

What type of energy transformation occurs when riding a bike?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

Front

Are food chains and food webs examples of energy transformations?

Back

True

Front

What type of energy is sunlight converted into by a solar panel?

Back

Electrical energy.

Front

Why does it take longer to stop a bike when traveling at higher speeds?

Back

Because Betty and her bike have more kinetic energy at higher speeds.

Front

Which object on a bookcase typically contains the most potential energy?

Back

An object at a higher position, like a ball on a shelf.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is energy transfer?

Back

The process of energy moving from one object or system to another.

Front

Give an example of energy transformation in a light bulb.

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.