Tracing Energy Flow

Name:__________________________              Period:______

Chemical Energy - energy produced by a chemical reaction        Electric Energy - Energy of electron flow

Nuclear Energy - energy produced by nuclear reaction                Solar Energy - Energy from the sun.

Heat Energy - Energy in the form of heat                                    Kinetic Energy - Energy of motion.

Gravitational Potential Energy - Energy due to position and the ability to fall to a lower position by gravity. Water over a dam.

In each of the following closed systems, trace the flow of energy, and find all examples of the above energy types.

Example:    Producing electricity at a hydro-electric plant.

Gravitational Potential Energy (water above dam) > Kinetic Energy (falling water) > Kinetic Energy (spinning turbines) + Heat Energy (friction) >

Electric Energy (out on power lines) + Heat Energy (wires heating up)

1.    Water falling over a dam.

2.    Using a battery powered flashlight.

3.    The warmth of a black leather jacket in the hot summer sun.

4.    A car driving down the road.

5.    A nuclear power plant (check your book).

6.    The hand warmers we looked at in class.

7.    When the wind blows.

8.    Turning on a fluorescent light.

9.    When a gun shoots.

10.  What happens from when the roller coaster starts to move to when the ride is over.