Unit 1, Chapter 1: Harnessing Human Energy

Front

What type of energy does a wind-up toy have when it is wound up and released?

Back

Both potential and kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy is the ability to make things move or change in the future?

Back

Potential energy, even if it is not moving or changing now.

Front

Is there energy in Mila's phone halfway through her run when the music stopped playing?

Back

No.

Front

What type of energy comes from the Sun?

Back

Solar Energy.

Front

What is evidence in the context of scientific claims?

Back

Information about the natural world that is used to support or refute a claim.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

Can energy be transformed from one form to another?

Back

Yes, energy can change forms, such as from potential to kinetic energy.

Front

What is an example of mechanical energy?

Back

A moving car or a spinning wheel.

Front

What is solar energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the Sun, which can be converted into heat or electricity.