Energy Types and Transformations

Front

What energy transformation occurs when a battery-operated radio is in use?

Back

Chemical to electrical to sound.

Front

What type of energy is food considered to be?

Back

Chemical energy.

Front

What is the energy caused by vibrations in the air called?

Back

Sound energy.

Front

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

Back

Radiant to chemical.

Front

What type of energy is transferred from electrical energy?

Back

Thermal energy.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

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

Electrical energy to light energy and thermal energy.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.