Energy transformations

Patty lifts a plate into a kitchen cabinet to put it away.  What type of energy is store in the plate as it sits in the cabinet?

•  kinetic energy
• solar energy
• sound energy
• potential energy

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At which point is potential energy greatest

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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Which example best represents kinetic energy 

• streched rubber band
• glass of milk
• A computer 
• A flying kite 

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states energy cannot be gained or lost but only transformed.

• True
• False

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A cell phone battery dies.  It gets plugged into an electrical outlet to recharge. Which of the following energy transformations occur during the charging?

• mechanical to chemical
• electrical to solar
• chemical to light
• electrical to chemical

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Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.

• Thermal
• Solar
• Electrical
• None

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Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.

• Mechanical
• Solar
• Sound
• Electrical

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Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.

• Solar
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Potential

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Electrical -> Mechanical -> Sound 

• A triple beam balance measuring an object’s mass
• A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet
• A projector displaying a diagram on the screen
• A working flashlight used to light up a dark corner

The gasoline in the car has what kind of stored potential energy?

• thermal
• chemical
• mechanical
• radiant

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