October 29, 2010

• FF: Identify the

Time Speed
manipulated/independent and (sec) (mph)
the responding/dependent 10 65

variables from the table shown.

20 80

• EQ: How can I classify energy

30 92
transformations?

• HW: Happy Halloween

 Energy Transformations
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ve4M4U
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• Potential to kinetic: bowling, dam
• Kinetic to potential: pendulum, jump rope
• Kinetic to sound: acoustic guitar, drum, kazoo
• Kinetic to heat: rub hands together, “hot
hands”
• Mechanical to electrical: generator
• Solar to potential: solar panels, solar
calculators
 Energy Transformations
• Solar to chemical: plants getting light from sun
• Chemical to mechanical: we eat food to do work
• Chemical to heat: strike a match
• Heat to electrical: Steam plant (hydroelectric power)
turns steam to electrical
• Electrical to mechanical: fan, clock
• Electrical to sound: radio, electric guitar
• Electrical to light: lamp, flashlight, cell phone
• Electrical to heat: electric blanket, space heater
 Energy Transformation Booklet
• Find 10 examples of energy transformations in
magazines, newspapers or on the internet.
• Cut and paste 1 on each page of your book.
• Tell what kind of energy transformation it is
and explain how you knew.
• Decorate your cover
• You can do 2 extra examples for 10 points
extra credit.