Types of Energy - 3.8A, 3.8B Picture Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes mechanical energy?

• Energy due to movement and position

• Energy stored in food

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from chemical reactions

Multiple Choice

Which type of energy allows us to see?

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Force

Multiple Choice

Which type of energy causes a transfer of heat between materials?

• Thermal energy

• Light energy

• Sound energy

• Force

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about force?

• A force can cause an object to move.

• A force can cause an object to stop.

• A force can change the direction of an object.

• A force can only make things move faster.

Multiple Choice

What does the term 'speed' refer to in the context of motion?

• The rate of motion

• The direction of motion

• The distance covered

• The time taken

Open Ended

Can you think of an example from your daily life where you observe mechanical energy in action? Explain your answer.

Multiple Choice

What is mechanical energy?

• The energy something has due to its movement and position

• The energy stored in chemical bonds

• The energy from the sun

• The energy produced by sound

Open Ended

Describe a real-life situation where both push and pull forces are used together. Explain how each force acts in your example.