University:
Campbell University
Course:
PHYS 221 | General Physics I
Academic year:

2022
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454

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2
Author:

Arnav Mckee

KEY Types of Energy Practice Part 1. Forms of Energy Directions: Match the energy form(s) to the description provided. A few questions may have more than one answer. A, G, & H 1. Falling rocks from the top of a mountain (a) Mechanical C , F, & D 2. Release of energy from the Sun (b) Electrical E, B, A, & D 3. Energy released from food after it is eaten (c) Thermal E 4. Batteries (d) Radiant B 5. The energy that runs a refrigerator (e) Chemical F&C 6. Nuclear fission reactors (f) Nuclear G 7. The rumble of thunder from a storm (g) Sound C, A, & G 8. Rubbing your hands together (h) Gravitational E ________9. Gasoline E 10. Food before it is eaten B, J, & G 11. Lightening (i) Elastic (j) Electromagnetic _H__________12. A boulder resting at the top of a hill C, J, & F 13. Release of energy from the Sun _I__________14. A coiled spring 1 KEY Part 2. Forms of Energy. Directions: Determine the type of energy for each form (Kinetic, Potential, or Both) and give an example. Form Definition Type (KE, PE, or Both) Example (for each type if both) Mechanical (motion) energy An object’s movement creates energy Both Electric motor Thermal (heat) energy The vibration and movement of molecules Both Boiling water Radiant energy Electromagnetic waves KE Wind Electrical energy Movement of electrons KE Fan Chemical energy Stored in bonds of atoms and molecules PE Gasoline Nuclear energy Stored in the nucleus of an atom; released when nucleus splits or combines PE Nuclear fission (atomic bomb) Sound energy Vibration of waves through material KE Window vibration from rock concert Gravitational energy Energy of position or height PE Lifting a baseball up Part 3. Transformation of Energy Directions: Use the following forms of energy to fill in the table below: mechanical, electrical, thermal, radiant, chemical, nuclear, and sound. ORIGINAL FINAL ENERGY FORM ENERGY electrical mechanical chemical mechanical radiant electrical chemical mechanical nuclear electrical electrical radiant mechanical sound Gasoline powering a car chemical mechanical 9. A light bulb electrical radiant 10. Photosynthesis radiant chemical 1. Electric motor 2. A battery that runs a moving toy 3. A solar panel on the roof of a house 4. A person lifting a chair 5. A nuclear power plant 6. A toaster 7. A church bell 8. 2

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