Test- Unit 7 Energy Flashcards

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1
Q

At what point does the roller coaster have the most potential energy?

A

It is at the lowest point.

U7 c1 pg. 1

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2
Q

Energy stored in food would be considered as what?

A

Chemical potential energy.

U7 c1 pg.3

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3
Q

What point does the bat have the most kinetic energy.

A

In the middle of the swing

U7 c1 pg.2

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4
Q

When oil is burned to produce electricity, the electrical energy produced is less than the potential energy in the oil. Which best explains this observation?

A

Some of the potential energy in oil is converted into forms of energy other than electricity.

U7 c2 pg 11

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5
Q

When you hold an ice cube, your hand feels cold because?

A

heat flows from your hand to the ice cube.

U7 c3 pg.19

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6
Q

Heat energy will normally flow from?

A

Bottom right to top left.

U7 c3 pg 19

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7
Q

A material that resists/limits the flow of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation is what?

A

Insulator.

U7 c3 pg 19

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8
Q

Which picture shows thermal energy transfer by convection?

A

The picture of the teapot on the stove.

U7 c3 pg 19

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9
Q

Transfer of energy by the movement of heated particles.

A

Convection

U7 c3 pg 19

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10
Q

The ____ energy of an object increases with its height.

A

Gravitational potential

U7 c1 pg 3

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11
Q

The gravitational potential energy of the bat would be the greatest at which height?

A

The top right before he swings. Point A.

U7 c1 pg 3

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12
Q

A medicine ball has 10 J of energy and is thrown upward with a velocity of 2 m/s. What is its mass?

A

5 kg.

U7 c1 pg 3

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13
Q

The kinetic energy of an object increases as its ______ increases.

A

Velocity

U7 c1 pg 2

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14
Q

Give two examples of conduction.

A

A pot on the stove and an iron on a ironing board.

U7 c3 pg 19

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15
Q

Conduction is the transfer of heat energy by______?

A

direct particle contact.

U7 c3 ph 19

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16
Q

Where would this roller coaster have the greatest kinetic energy?

A

At the roller coasters highest point.

U7 c1 pg 2

17
Q

The mechanical energy of a coconut falling from a tree ____.

A

Remains constant.

U7 c2 pg 11

18
Q

Through which of the following will convection most likely occur?

A

Liquids and gasses

U7 c3 pg 19

19
Q

Temperature measures the average ____ of the particles in a material.

A

Kinetic energy

U7 c1 pg 2