Forms of Energy

Front

What type of energy is stored due to an object's position or height?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

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

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the process called when energy changes from one form to another?

Back

Energy Transformation

Front

What type of energy resource can be replenished naturally over time?

Back

Renewable Resource

Front

What type of energy resource cannot be replaced easily once it is used up?

Back

Nonrenewable Resource

Front

What happens to electrical energy when you turn on a light bulb?

Back

It is transformed into light energy.

Front

What is an example of a renewable energy source?

Back

Solar energy, wind energy, or hydroelectric energy.

Front

What is an example of a nonrenewable energy source?

Back

Coal, oil, or natural gas.

Front

How can friction affect the movement of an object?

Back

Friction can slow down or stop the movement of an object.

Front

What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

Back

Potential energy increases as height increases.