Front

What form of energy does the sun's energy begin as?

Back

Nuclear energy.

Front

What is the energy transformation when gasoline burns in an automobile?

Back

Chemical energy transforms into mechanical and thermal energy.

Front

How does the kinetic energy of two balls dropped from the same height compare if one has twice the mass?

Back

The heavier ball has more kinetic energy than the lighter ball because it has more mass.

Front

In which situation is a ball gaining potential energy as it rolls?

Back

When the ball rolls up a slope.

Front

What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is the transformation of energy when a battery powers a flashlight?

Back

Chemical energy transforms into electrical energy.

Front

What is an example of energy transformation in photosynthesis?

Back

Radiant energy from the sun transforms into chemical energy in plants.

Front

What happens to energy during a roller coaster ride at the highest point?

Back

It has maximum potential energy and minimum kinetic energy.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Back

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