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What form of energy is associated with the movement of charges, usually electrons?
On a cold, winter day, Sheena rubs her hands together. Stored chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy. Due to the Law of Conservation of Energy some of the energy is also transformed into
Gasoline, wood, water behind a dam, and a boulder on the edge of a cliff all represent some form of potential energy. What form of potential energy do gasoline and wood have in common?
Bill and Mary wanted to have a snack after school. They heated some milk in a pot on the stove to make hot chocolate. They also popped some popcorn in the microwave oven. How did Bill and Mary transfer heat energy to make these snacks?
How do microwaves cook food?
A pitcher throws a baseball as shown in the diagram. Which of these has MOSTLY kinetic energy?

Which situation is an example of increasing potential energy?
What is the process by which heat energy gets to Earth from the sun?
To pull up a bucket of water from a well, George pulled hard on a handle to wind up a rope. Which kind of energy was George applying to the handle?
A car stopped at the top of a ramp has
When electrical energy is "used" by an electric light, what really happens to the energy?
When a hair dryer is being used, one of the energy transformations that takes place is
Which represents kinetic energy?
Light is an example of which type of energy?
Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
Through which of the following materials does heat travel the fastest?
When water boils in a pan on a hot burner, heat gets to the water mainly
Suppose you had four spoons the same size and shape made out of glass, plastic, steel, and wood. Which spoon handle would get hot the quickest when the spoons are placed in a pan of hot water?
Electrical energy can be transformed into other types of energy. We often experience these changes of energy in our everyday lives. Which example is a transformation from electrical energy to light energy?
The rock in the picture is pushed over the edge and it begins to fall. Which type of energy conversion is taking place?
