Energy Review

Front

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

Back

Energy is never created or destroyed, only transferred.

Front

True or False: As the speed of an object increases, its kinetic energy also increases.

Back

True

Front

What type of energy is used when pushing the pedals of a bicycle?

Back

Mechanical Energy

Front

What type of energy transfer occurs when a windmill turns and delivers power to homes?

Back

Mechanical to Electrical

Front

The higher an object is held from the ground, the more ___ energy it has.

Back

Potential

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

Name two main types of energy.

Back

Kinetic and Potential.

Front

What is an example of radiant energy?

Back

Light from the sun.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.