Types of Energy: Kinetic Energy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• Thermal

• Chemical

• Nuclear

• Mechanical (stored)

Multiple Choice

A ball that has been kicked has ___ mechanical energy.

• kinetic
• potential

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about mechanical energy are correct?

• Mechanical energy is only present when an object is moving.

• Mechanical energy can be stored as potential energy.

• Mechanical energy is due to motion or position.

• Mechanical energy is only found in machines.

Multiple Choice

Which form of radiant energy has the most energy?

• Gamma Waves

• UV waves

• Micro waves

• Radio waves

Multiple Choice

Which form of radiant energy can humans see?

• Gamma Waves

• UV waves

• Micro waves

• Visible Light

Multiple Choice

Thermal energy is created as atoms move inside an object. The faster these atoms and molecules move, the ___ the object.

• hotter
• colder

• bigger

• smaller

Multiple Choice

Which method of heat transfer involves the movement of heat by direct contact?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

Multiple Choice

In the diagram of the pot on the stove, which type of heat transfer is responsible for heating the water inside the pot?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Multiple Choice

Electrical energy is the movement of electrons through a ___ .

• conductor
• insulator

• material

Open Ended

What examples of conductive materials can you think of?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are good conductors of electricity?

• Copper

• Plastic

• Silver

• Wood

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a natural form of electrical energy?

• Static electricity

• Solar power

• Magnetism

• Wind energy

Multiple Choice

What type of energy from a campfire keeps you warm?

• Thermal

• Electrical

• Mechanical

Multiple Choice

Any object that is moving has mechanical energy.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Light is a form of radiant energy.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What kind of energy do scissors use?

• Thermal
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Solar

Multiple Choice

What kind of energy is represented in this picture?

• Thermal
• Potential
• Nuclear
• Mechanical