Energy Game
The two basic categories of energy are _________ and __________. Kinetic and Potential
True or False? An object looks white because all colors of light are being absorbed. False
Draw how it is possible that you can see the puppy on the screen. What’s happening with the light? Your drawing should include a projector, an eye, and a screen.
Skydivers gain______ energy as they fall to Earth. Motion
An energy ________ is where one type of energy changes to another type. Transformation
We can see neon lights because they have ________ energy. Radiant/ Electromagnetic
An object looks black because all colors are being ______ into the object Absorbed
Draw a simple and complete circuit. Include a battery, some number of wires, and a lightbulb.
Energy stored in a marshmallow is an example of this form of energy? _______ Chemical
What type of energy travels in transverse waves? Radiant/ Electromagnetic
A tennis ball can be compressed (squeezed) so it has ______ potential energy Mechanical
What can you use to split white light (like from the Sun or an incandescent lightbulb) into its component colors? Make a list.
The lightbulb works because ______ energy in the battery transforms into ______ energy in the wires. Chemical to Electrical
The lightbulb itself works by transforming ______ energy into ______ energy as the electricity moves through the filament. Thermal to Radiant
True or False? Only moving objects have energy False
Draw how you are able to hear a student clicking their pen (stop already!). What’s happening with the waves?
This type of energy travels in compression waves. Sound
Hot coffee has a lot of _______ energy… because it’s hot! Thermal
Roasting marshmallows transfers ________ energy from the fire to the marshmallow. Thermal/Radiant …it depends…
True or False? Energy is found only in living things. False
________ energy is stored energy. Potential
Skydivers lose ______ energy as they fall. Gravitational Potential
This type of energy is caused by vibrations that move air molecules. Sound
True or False? Every day items such as sunglasses, CD’s and shoes have no energy. False
_________ energy is energy of motion Kinetic
Rubbing your hands together transforms motion energy to _____ energy. Thermal
An electric guitar transforms electric energy into ______ energy using an amplifier. Sound
An energy ______ is when the same type of energy moves from one place to another. Transfer
And the winner is…