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Science Energy Guide
WTR Mr. Prisco Science Energy Guide
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6th Grade
11/12/2014

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energy
Definition
the ability to do work
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gravity
Definition
the force that pulls objects toward Earth
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joule
Definition
a unit of work equal to one newton-meter
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work
Definition
force exerted on an object that forces it to move
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Transformation of Energy
Definition
energy changes from one form to another. transform means to change
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Law of Conservation of Energy
Definition
the rule that energy cannot be created or destroyed
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power
Definition
the rate at which work is done
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sound energy
Definition
a form of energy thta makes it possible to hear things
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radiant energy
Definition
energy that travels in rays or waves, same as electromagnetic energy
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light energy
Definition
energy turned into light
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electromagnetic energy
Definition
energy that travels in rays or waves, same as radiant energy
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chemical energy
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when chemical bends are broken, energy is released
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heat energy
Definition
the heat energy of an object determines how active its molecules and atoms are, same as thermal energy
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thermal energy
Definition
the heat energy of an object determines how active its molecules and atoms are, same as heat energy
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nuclear energy
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energy given off when the nucleus of an atom is joined or split, potential energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom
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electrical energy
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energy caused by the movement of electrons
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mechanical energy
Definition
the energy of moving objects
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potential energy
Definition
stored energy and the energy of position, gravitation energy, there are several forms of potential energy
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kinetic energy
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is motion- of waves, electrons, atoms, molecules, substances and objects
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elastic potential energy
Definition
energy stored in objects by the application of a force
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gravitational potential energy
Definition
the energy of position or place
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How are different forms of energy related?
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Since energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be converted into another form.
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What type of energy is electric charges moving through a wire, or lightning?
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Electrical energy
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What type of energy are visible light, x-rays, gamma rays and radio waves? It includes solar energy.
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Radiant energy
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What type of energy is geothermal energy? That is getting heat from underground?
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Thermal energy
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What type of energy is wind?
Definition
Mechanical energy
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What type of energy is produced when a force causes an object or substance to vibrate, transferring the energy through the substance in a wave?
Definition
Sound energy
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What are 5 types of kinetic energy?
Definition
Electrical, Radiant, Thermal, Mechanical, Sound
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What are 4 types of potential energy?
Definition
Chemical, nuclear, gravitational and elastic potential stored mechanical energy
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What type of energy are biomass, petroleum, natural gas, and propane?
Definition
Stored chemical energy
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What type of energy are compressed springs and stretched rubber bands?
Definition
Potential stored mechanical energy
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What is the difference between fission and fusion?
Definition
Fission is splitting the nuclei and fusion is combining the nuclei.
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What types of energy are fission and fusion?
Definition
Nuclear energy
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What type of energy is hydropower, such as wear in a reservoir behind a dam?
Definition
gravitational potential energy
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What are the five ways to power a car? Explain each one.
Definition
Petroleum gasoline is the most common. Electric is efficient, no pollution but can't make long trips. Solar power can't drive on a cloudy day or night. HEV hybrid electric vehicles are gas and electric. Biomass cars run on plant or animal material.
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What is the formula for Gravitation Potential Energy?
Definition
Gravitational Potential Energy = mass x height and measure in joules
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What is the formula to calculate Kinetic Energy?
Definition
Kinetic Energy = 1/2 x mass x velocity squared, measured in joules
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What is the formula to calculate work?
Definition
Work = force x distance, measured in joules
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What is the formula to calculate power?
Definition
Power = work / time, measured in watts
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What is velocity?
Definition
Speed in a given direction.
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Describe the pendulum of energy
Definition
Potential energy is at the sides as it reaches its highest swing point. Higher has more potential.
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What type of energy is it when the pendulum is swinging down?
Definition
kinetic energy
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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?
Definition
Gravitational Potential Energy= Mass X Height, measured in Joules
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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic energy?
Definition
Kinetic energy = Mass X Velocity2 / 2
measured in joules
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