Energy types and transformations Flashcards
How many main types of energy are there?
8, plus potential energies.
What is the energy that lets you see in a dark room?
Light energy.
What is kinetic energy?
Movement
What energy lets you hear music from a speaker?
Sound energy
What is mechanical energy?
Mechanical energy is the combination of Kinetic energy and potential energy.
What energy warms up your food?
Thermal energy or heat energy.
What is chemical energy?
Chemical energy is the energy stored in chemical compounds
What energy lets you charge your computer?
Electrical energy
What energy is created when you stretch a hair tie?
Elastic potential energy
What is gravitational potential energy?
Gravitational potential energy is created when something is lifted above ground.
What energy(s) does Electrical energy transform into when plugged into a computer?
Electrical energy transforms into heat and light.
What is energy transformation?
Energy transformation is the process of changing one energy into another.
What energy does kinetic energy transform into in the scenario of a hydro electric dam?
Kinetic energy transforms into Electrical energy and sound energy.
What table is used to show energy transformations and energy efficiency?
A Sankey diagram.
