Topic 3 Waves & Energy Conservation

A wave in which energy is transferred perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Green Wave

A wave in which energy is transferred parallel to the direction of the wave.

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Green Wave

A wave transfers..

• Money

• Energy

• Particles

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A law of physics that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be transferred or transformed from one form to another

• Potential Energy

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• Law School

• Law of Physics

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The material through which a wave travels. (ex- water, air)

• medium

• maximum

• small

• texture

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What type of energy is stored in batteries?

• Nuclear

• Potential

• Electrical

• Chemical

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What energy transformation occurs when you plug in a lamp?

• Mechanical energy to Light energy

• Electrical energy to light energy to heat energy

• Mechanical to chemical energy

• Electrical energy to mechanical energy to light energy

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If you install solar panels in your home to power appliances, what type of energy transformation is occurring?

• Mechanical energy to electrical energy

• Light energy to kinetic energy

• Radiant energy to light energy

• Radiant energy to electrical energy

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When does a roller coaster have the greatest amount of potential energy?

• At the very bottom of the hill.

• Sitting at the top of the hill.

• In the middle of the hill.

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Energy stored in food is

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Chemical Energy