Griffith-Energy Transformations

Griffith-Energy Transformations

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A change from one form of energy to another is called

• energy mobile

• law of conservation of energy

• energy transformation

• energy change

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A toaster transforming electrical energy into thermal energy is a

• single transformation

• double transformation

• exciting transformation

• multiple transformations

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Which type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?

• chemical → thermal → electrical
• chemical → electrical → light
• thermal → chemical → light
• chemical → electrical → chemical

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The roller coaster cart has the most gravitational potential energy at position

• Z

• Y

• W

• X

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On a rollercoaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?

• At the top of the big hill

• At the bottom of a big hill

• On the way up a big hill

• At the top of the hill ,where the car stops for a brief moment

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According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 

• destroyed, destroyed
• created, saved
• created, destroyed
• lost, found

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Something that takes up space and has mass.

• volume
• matter
• mass
• density

Quick Check

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What is the measure of gravity on an object?

• matter
• mass
• weight
• volume

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The ability to move, work or cause a change in matter is...

• mass
• volume
• energy
• density

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At which point will the pole have the maximum elastic potential energy?

• The pole always has the greatest elastic potential energy.

• When the vaulter is running with the pole.

• When the pole is straight.

• When the pole is bent backwards.

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Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. Also known as atomic energy is

• electrical energy

• thermal energy

• element energy

• nuclear energy

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What is energy changing from one form to another?

• energy conservation
• energy transformation
• energy creation
• mechanical energy

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Energy you get from eating an apple

• nuclear energy
• electromagnetic energy
• sound energy
• chemical energy

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Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?

• thermal -> electrical
• mechanical -> electrical
• chemical -> mechanical
• mechanical -> electromagnetic

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Can you destroy energy?

• Yes
• No

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what type of energy is stored in a battery?

• electrical
• chemical
• thermal
• mechanical

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Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.

• Thermal
• Solar
• Electrical
• None