Energy & Observable Effects

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Energy & Observable Effects

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Zingling — Energy & Observable Effects Energy Hub

Hi!

I'm Zingling.

Welcome to Energy Hub!

Will you help me investigate energy & observable effects?

The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.

Let's check the evidence!

Energy can be recognized through effects such as motion, light, sound

and warming.

Changes provide evidence of energy transfer.

Which observation is energy evidence?

  • A. The fan turning
  • B. Only its printed name
  • C. Only its price tag

The answer is A: The fan turning

Our record shows a powered fan turning and making sound.

Those observations support energy transfer;

when it stops, energy has not simply been destroyed.

That clue helps us make sense of this place.

Electrical devices can produce several effects at once.

A fan may move air, make sound and warm slightly while operating.

Can one device have several energy outputs?

  • A. No
  • B. Only if it is large
  • C. Yes

The answer is C: Yes

Electrical devices can produce several effects at once.

A fan may move air, make sound and warm slightly while operating.

Hmm...

how does that connect to our first clue?

Our record shows a powered fan turning and making sound.

Those observations support energy transfer;

when it stops, energy has not simply been destroyed.

What else is recorded besides motion?

  • A. A new metal substance
  • B. Sound
  • C. A new planet

The answer is B: Sound

Energy can be recognized through effects such as motion, light, sound

and warming.

Changes provide evidence of energy transfer.

Nice investigating!

You've been following the evidence.

Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.

Energy can be recognized through effects such as motion, light, sound

and warming.

Electrical devices can produce several effects at once.

Our record shows a powered fan turning and making sound.

You're ready to explore Energy Hub with me!

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