Download Study Guide for Potential and Kinetic Energy

Study Guide for Potential and Kinetic Energy
Georgia Performance Standards covered in this strand.
S8P2. Students will be familiar with the forms and transformations of energy.
a. Explain energy transformation in terms of the Law of Conservation of Energy.
b. Explain the relationship between potential and kinetic energy.
c. Compare and contrast the different forms of energy (heat, light, electricity,
mechanical motion, sound) and their characteristics.
Chapter 9 - Section 1
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Be able to explain the relationship between energy and work.
Be able to describe the difference between kinetic and potential energy.
Know the difference types of potential energy.
Know and be able to use the formula for kinetic energy
Know and be able to use the formula for potential energy.
Know the units on energy calculations. i.e.. Newtons, meters and joules
Be able to explain mechanical energy
Be able to describe the following forms of energy: thermal, chemical,
electrical, sound, light, nuclear.
Chapter 9 – Section 2
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Be able to define energy conversion.
Be able to identify or describe several examples of energy conversions.
Be able to explain why energy conversions are essential in every day life.
Be able to explain the role of machines in some energy conversions.
Chapter 9 – Section 3
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Be able to define friction
Be able to explain the role friction plays in energy conversions.
Be able to explain how energy is conserved in a closed system
Be able to explain the law of conservation of energy
Be able to explain why thermal energy is part of every energy conversion.
Be able to explain why perpetual motion is not possible
Be able to define energy efficiency.
Know the relationship between energy efficiency and the amount of energy
waste.
Chapter 9 – Section 4
1. Be able to define energy resources.
2. Be able to explain what nonrenewable energy resources are and the different
forms of nonrenewable energy resources.
3. Be able to explain what renewable energy resources are and the different
forms of renewable energy resources.
4. Be able to determine when best to use a nonrenewable- versus a renewable
energy resource.
Terms- Study the terms given to use at the start of this unit.