Harnessing Human Energy Review

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The law of _______________ of energy states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed, it only changes form.

Back

Conservation

Front

When energy moves from one object to another object, it is _________________

Back

Transferred

Front

What kind of energy is represented in this picture? (Thermal, Potential, Nuclear, Mechanical)

Back

Thermal

Front

As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy?

Back

The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.

Front

The picture shows what type of transformation? (Electrical to mechanical, light to electric, electrical to light, light to light)

Back

Electrical to light.

Front

What is the definition of energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

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 state.

Front

What is the principle of energy transformation?

Back

Energy can change from one form to another, but the total amount of energy remains constant.

Front

What is an example of mechanical energy?

Back

A moving car or a swinging pendulum.