Quiz about Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations

Question 1

Which coconut has the greatest gravitational potential energy?

Accepted Answer

Position 1

Answer

Position 2

Answer

Position 3

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None have potential energy

Question 2

At what position does the cyclist have the least gravitational potential energy?

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

B

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C

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D

Question 3

What is happening at B?

Accepted Answer

Highest kinetic energy, lowest potential energy

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Lowest kinetic energy, highest potential energy

Question 4

Which picture shows chemical energy?

Accepted Answer

B

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A

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C

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D

Question 5

At what position does the rock acquire the greatest potential energy?

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 6

At what position does the rock have the greatest kinetic energy?

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E

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A

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B

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D

Question 7

The skater has the greatest __________________ energy.

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Potential

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Kinetic

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Mechanical

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Radiant

Question 8

The ability to do work or cause change is...

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Energy

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Gravity

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Work

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Power

Question 9

If both of these balls are traveling down a bowling lane at the SAME speed, which one would would have more kinetic energy?
Ball A = 500kg B = 100kg

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A

Answer

B

Question 10

When a rubber band is stretched, it is demonstrating which type of potential energy?

Accepted Answer

elastic potential

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kinetic

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gravitational potential

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mechanical

Question 11

Stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object is called...

Accepted Answer

Potential

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Thermal

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Kinetic

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Gravitational

Question 12

The energy an object has while in motion is...

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Kinetic Energy

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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Thermal Energy

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Potential Energy

Question 13

What factors affect kinetic energy?

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Mass and Velocity

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Time and Mass

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Speed and Time

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Position and Velocity

Question 14

What is happening between points
A and B ?

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Potential energy transformed into kinetic energy

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Kinetic energy transformed into potential energy

Question 15

The law of conservation of energy states that when one form of energy is transformed to another, no energy is destroyed.

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True

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False

Question 16

Which skier will have a greater potential energy?

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Skier 1

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Skier 2

Question 17

At which two points on the pendulum, is the pendulum experiencing the greatest potential energy?

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A and D

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A and B

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B and C

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C and D

Question 18

A pendelum will eventually slow and stop because of

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Friction

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Weight

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

Question 19

All of the following are types of energy from the sun except -

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Sound

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Radiant

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Electromagnetic

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Solar

Question 20

When a television is turned on, it converts electrical energy into many other forms of energy. Choose all forms that result from this conversion.

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Sound

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Light

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Heat

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Electricity

Question 21

Which is an example of nuclear energy being converted into heat and light?

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The sun

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A volcano

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A rocket engine

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A coal burning plant

Question 22

What is the energy transformation that is taking place from the batteries to the flashlight when it is on?

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Chemical to electrical to light

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Heat to magnetic to light

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Chemical to magnetic to light

Question 23

Fossil fuels such as gas, oil, and coal have what kind of energy?

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Chemical

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Nuclear

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Electrical

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Mechanical

Question 24

The nucleus of a large atom splits and two smaller atoms are formed. Energy is released in the process. What is the name of this process?

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Fission

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Fusion

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Binary multiplication

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Friction

Question 25

What does an electric blanket, refrigerator, flashlight, and a lamp all have in common?

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They all use electricity

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They all make a sound

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They all light up

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They all use nuclear energy

Question 26

In a wind turbine, moving air turns the rotor blades that turn the generator to produce ______________.

Accepted Answer

Electricity

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Food for birds

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Sound

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Radiant energy

Question 27

Energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules is called what?

Accepted Answer

Chemical energy

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Light energy

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Sound energy

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Electricity

Question 28

The burners on this electric stove provide ____ to the flow of electric current and electricity is then converted into _______.

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Resistance; Heat

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Resistance; Light

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Resistance; Nuclear

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A pathway; electromagnetic

Question 29

An electric motor uses -

Accepted Answer

Electrical energy to produce mechanical energy.

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Visible light to produce mechanical energy.

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Mechanical energy to produce sound.

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Mechanical energy to produce electricity.

Question 30

A generator spins a coil of wire near a large magnet to transform ____________ to ____________ energy.

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mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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electrical energy to mechanical energy

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sound energy to electrical energy

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electrical energy to light energy

Question 31

When a wire that carries electrical current is placed in a magnetic field, the wire experiences a force. This is the basic concept of how a _________ works.

Accepted Answer

motor

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electromagnet

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power plant

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generator

Question 32

Select all statements that best reflect what is occurring as the roller coaster moves up the hill. (Choose two)

Accepted Answer

Kinetic energy is decreasing.

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Potential energy is increasing.

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Potential energy is decreasing.

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Kinetic energy is increasing.

Question 33

Lightning during a thunderstorm is an example of what form of energy?

Accepted Answer

Electrical

Answer

Radiant

Answer

Electromagnetic

Answer

Magnetic

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