Puzzle 18: Energy Conversion & Conservation

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Across
  1. 2. A stretched rubber band possesses more elastic potential energy when it undergoes a greater __________ from its original length.
  2. 3. A rolling marble will possess more kinetic energy if it undergoes an increase in its __________.
  3. 5. The form of energy possessed by any moving object, which increases when the object moves faster.
  4. 7. Before a wooden bow is pulled back to shoot an arrow, elastic potential energy is __________ inside the bent structure.
  5. 9. When a wooden log burns, the chemical potential energy stored inside is __________ as heat and light.
  6. 12. The general term for stored energy that an object possesses due to its position, condition, or chemical composition.
  7. 13. An object has more kinetic energy if it moves at the same speed but has a greater amount of __________.
  8. 15. A form of energy that flows from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature.
  9. 17. The specific form of energy produced by an appliance that performs the intended task, like light from a lamp.
Down
  1. 1. A squeezed metal spring possesses more elastic potential energy when it undergoes a greater __________ from its original shape.
  2. 4. A form of energy that travels in straight lines and allows our eyes to see the surroundings clearly.
  3. 6. The process where energy changes from one form to another, such as when a dropped ball falls toward the ground.
  4. 7. A form of energy produced by vibrating objects that travels through a medium to our ears.
  5. 8. The form of energy that flows through a closed circuit to operate appliances like motors or heaters.
  6. 10. A force that opposes motion between two surfaces, causing some kinetic energy to change into unwanted heat.
  7. 11. An object that takes in or absorbs a form of energy from a supplying component.
  8. 14. A stationary rock will possess more gravitational potential energy if it is placed at a greater __________ above the ground.
  9. 16. Any object or system that provides or supplies a form of energy to other components in a setup.