Energy Transfers

Front

Based on the image of domino tiles falling once pushed over, which statement best describes the flow of energy?

Back

Energy is transferred from the falling tile to the next standing tile.

Front

A student places a half-filled bottle with water with a top on it on a table and throws a baseball at the cup. The can moves a little and stays on the table. How can the student make the bottle fall when hit by the baseball?

Back

The student can throw the baseball faster.

Front

In which of these ways can the student give the car more energy? Options: Use a different ball that weighs less., Tape a small weight to the top of the car so it is heavier., Use a taller ramp that raises the ball higher off the ground., Make the bottom of the ramp longer so the ball has to roll farther before hitting the car.

Back

Use a taller ramp that raises the ball higher off the ground.

Front

Which example describes energy transfer? Options: turning on a lamp, a nightlight, the movements of a sand dune, running water

Back

turning on a lamp

Front

How is energy changed when a person begins to run?

Back

stored energy changes to motion and heat

Front

Which of the following is an example of potential energy? Options: walking down the hallway, throwing a ball, a desk in an empty classroom., rain falling to the ground

Back

a desk in an empty classroom.

Front

How can a student cause a ball in a slingshot to travel a longer distance? Options: Provide more energy to the ball by using a larger ball., Provide more energy to the ball by pulling back on the rubber band with a greater force., Provide less energy to the ball by attaching a second ball to the slingshot.

Back

Provide more energy to the ball by pulling back on the rubber band with a greater force.

Front

Which is an example of kinetic energy? Options: a book sitting on a shelf, a ball rolling down a hill, a runner about to start a race, a window getting hot from the sun

Back

a ball rolling down a hill

Front

At which position does the person put the most energy into the bicycle?

Back

Position 1 is where the person puts the most energy into the bicycle.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its position.