Problem Analysis:
The task involves filling in blanks related to energy concepts. The worksheet is designed to test understanding of different forms of energy, how energy is transferred and transformed, and examples of energy conversion. Below is a detailed explanation and solution for each question.
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Solution:
#### 1. When we do something, we are using ________.
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Answer:
Energy
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Explanation: Any action or activity requires the use of energy. Energy is the ability to do work.
#### 2. Energy can be ________ from one form to another.
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Answer:
Transformed
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Explanation: Energy can change from one form to another (e.g., chemical energy to kinetic energy).
#### 3. When energy is stored, we call it ________ energy.
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Answer:
Potential
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Explanation: Potential energy is stored energy due to an object's position, state, or condition (e.g., a stretched rubber band or water at the top of a hill).
#### 4. When energy is moving, we call it ________ energy.
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Answer:
Kinetic
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Explanation: Kinetic energy is the energy of motion (e.g., a moving car or a rolling ball).
#### 5. Lifting the tank of water gives it ________ energy.
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Answer:
Potential
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Explanation: When you lift an object, you increase its potential energy because it has the potential to fall and convert that energy into kinetic energy.
#### 6. This energy was converted into ________ energy when the water flowed down the tube.
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Answer:
Kinetic
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Explanation: As the water flows down, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy due to its motion.
#### 7. Baking soda plus vinegar gives us a chemical ________.
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Answer:
Reaction
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Explanation: When baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) reacts with vinegar (acetic acid), a chemical reaction occurs, producing carbon dioxide gas.
#### 8. The cork popped off the bottle because ________ energy was changed to ________ energy.
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Answer:
Chemical → Mechanical
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Explanation: The chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar releases energy, which causes the cork to pop off due to mechanical force.
#### 9. In the bowling ball demonstration, we pull the bowling ball back and give it ________ energy.
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Answer:
Potential
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Explanation: Pulling the bowling ball back increases its potential energy because it has the potential to move forward when released.
#### 10. When we release the bowling ball, we give it ________ energy.
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Answer:
Kinetic
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Explanation: When the bowling ball is released, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as it rolls forward.
#### 11. Three substances that can make electricity are:
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Coal
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Natural Gas
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Solar Panels
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Explanation:
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Coal: Used in power plants to generate electricity through combustion.
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Natural Gas: Another fossil fuel used in power plants for electricity generation.
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Solar Panels: Convert sunlight directly into electrical energy using photovoltaic cells.
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Final Answer:
1.
Energy
2.
Transformed
3.
Potential
4.
Kinetic
5.
Potential
6.
Kinetic
7.
Reaction
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Chemical → Mechanical
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Potential
10.
Kinetic
11.
1.
Coal
2.
Natural Gas
3.
Solar Panels
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Energy} \\
2. \text{Transformed} \\
3. \text{Potential} \\
4. \text{Kinetic} \\
5. \text{Potential} \\
6. \text{Kinetic} \\
7. \text{Reaction} \\
8. \text{Chemical → Mechanical} \\
9. \text{Potential} \\
10. \text{Kinetic} \\
11. \text{Coal, Natural Gas, Solar Panels}
\end{array}
}
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