Energy part 1

Question 1

Energy

Answer 1

The ability to do work or cause change. Energy comes in many forms and can cause many types of changes.

Question 2

Thermal Energy

Answer 2

Heat. Thermal energy is the transfer of heat between materials.

Question 3

Mechanical Energy

Answer 3

The energy produced by a machine or a moving part. One example of mechanical energy is a bicycle.

Question 4

Light Energy

Answer 4

Energy that we can see. Visible light is part of a spectrum. We see reflected colors Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet.

Question 5

Sound Energy

Answer 5

Energy we can hear produced by vibrations through matter.

Question 6

electrical Energy

Answer 6

Energy produced by the movement of electrons. Current electricity flows through a closed circuit. Static electricity can “jump” from one object to another.

Question 7

Potential Energy

Answer 7

The stored energy found in matter. A roller coaster car at the top of the ride has potential energy.

Question 8

Kinetic Energy

Answer 8

The energy of motion. A roller coaster car zooming down and around has kinetic energy.