Intro To Energy

Question 1

Chemical Energy

Answer 1

is energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.
It is the energy that holds these particles together. Biomass, petroleum,
natural gas, and propane are examples of stored chemical energy.

Question 2

Photosynthesis

Answer 2

During photosynthesis, sunlight gives plants the energy they need to
build complex chemical compounds. When these compounds are later
broken down, the stored chemical energy is released as heat, light,
motion, and sound.

Question 3

Stored Mechanical Energy

Answer 3

is energy stored in objects by the
application of a force. Compressed springs and stretched rubber bands
are examples of stored mechanical energy.

Question 4

Nuclear Energy

Answer 4

is energy stored in the nucleus of an atom—the energy
that holds the nucleus together. The energy can be released when the
nuclei are combined or split apart. Nuclear power plants split the nuclei
of uranium atoms in a process called fission. The sun combines the
nuclei of hydrogen atoms into helium atoms in a process called fusion.
In both fission and fusion, mass is converted into energy, according to
Einstein’s Theory, E = mc2
.

Question 5

Gravitational Energy

Answer 5

is the energy of position or place. A rock resting
at the top of a hill contains gravitational potential energy. Hydropower,
such as water in a reservoir behind a dam, is an example of gravitational
potential energy.

Question 6

Potential Energy

Answer 6

is stored energy and the energy of position, or

gravitational energy. There are several forms of potential energy

Question 7

Kinetic Energy

Answer 7

is stored energy and the energy of position, or

gravitational energy. There are several forms of potential energy

Question 8

Electrical Energy

Answer 8

is the movement of electrons. Everything is made of
tiny particles called atoms. Atoms are made of even smaller particles
called electrons, protons, and neutrons. Applying a force can make
some of the electrons move. Electrons moving through a wire are called
electricity. Lightning is another example of electrical energy

Question 9

Radient Energy

Answer 9

is electromagnetic energy that travels in transverse
waves. Radiant energy includes visible light, x-rays, gamma rays, and
radio waves. Light is one type of radiant energy. Solar energy is an
example of radiant energy.

Question 10

Thermal Energy

Answer 10

or heat, is the internal energy in substances—the
vibration and movement of atoms and molecules within substances.
The faster molecules and atoms vibrate and move within substances,
the more energy they possess and the hotter they become. Geothermal
energy is an example of thermal energy.

Question 11

Motion Energy

Answer 11

is the movement of objects and substances from one
place to another. According to Newton’s Laws of Motion, objects and
substances move when a force is applied. Wind is an example of motion
energy.

Question 12

Sound Energy

Answer 12

is the movement of energy through substances in
longitudinal (compression/rarefaction) waves. Sound is produced
when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate. The energy is
transferred through the substance in a wave

Question 13

Law Of Conservation Of Energy

Answer 13

Energy neither created nor destroyed.

Question 14

Non renewable energy

Answer 14

called nonrenewable because they cannot
be replenished in a short period of times include coal, petroleum, natural gas,
propane, and uranium.

Question 15

Renewable energy

Answer 15

include biomass, geothermal, hydropower,
solar, and wind. They are called renewable energy sources because their
supplies are replenished in a short time.

Question 16

BTU’s

Answer 16

British thermal units. One Btu is the amount of thermal energy needed to raise the
temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.

Question 17

Quad BTU

Answer 17

One quadrillion BTU.

Question 18

What are the three classes of energy users

Answer 18

1) Residential/Commercial
2) Industrial
3) Transportation.

Question 19

Energy

Answer 19

The ability to produce change or do work, and that can be divided into several main task.
Produce:
light
heat
motion
sound
growth
Power:
Technology