Unit 1 Energy Test

Front

Suppose the skater is at the highest point in the jump. What are the relative amounts of the skater’s kinetic and gravitational potential energy at that point?

Back

no kinetic energy, all gravitational potential energy

Front

What is the reason that solar energy is not a primary source of energy for generating electricity?

Back

It is too expensive.

Front

Which of the following is an example of electrical energy? A) burning wax producing a flame, B) lightning, C) your body utilizing food to maintain your internal temperature, D) the Sun warming a windowsill

Back

lightning

Front

What two factors determine how much potential energy an object has?

Back

mass and position

Front

__________ is the energy stored in an object due to its position.

Back

Potential energy

Front

As energy transformations occur within a system, the total energy of the system __________.

Back

remains constant

Front

All power plants use fuel to supply energy that turns __________.

Back

generators

Front

__________ energy is the type of energy light has.

Back

Radiant

Front

An energy source that will eventually run out is called a(n) __________ resource.

Back

non-renewable

Front

Which of the following objects has potential energy? A) a bowling ball knocking over a pin, B) a ball rolling across the floor, C) a bicycle coasting down a hill, D) a glass sitting on a table

Back

a glass sitting on a table