JML Energy Unit

What is energy?

• The mass of two forces
• The ability to do work
• Anything that has matter
• Anything that has mass and takes up space

Which is an example of potential energy?

• Riding a bike down a path
• Jumping up and down
• Running a marathon
• A parked car

This picture demonstrates:

• Gravitational potential to elastic potential
• Kinetic to gravitational potential
• Gravitational potential to kinetic
• Thermal to radiant

Energy in motion is known as:

• Kinetic
• Potential
• Thermal
• Radiant

Energy that is stored is called:

• Kinetic
• Potential
• Thermal
• Radiant

A piece of candy is an example of:

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

A book on a bookcase is an example of:

• Potential energy
• Kinetic energy
• Radiant energy
• Nuclear energy

Which ball has the greatest potential energy?

• Ball A
• Ball B
• Ball C
• Ball D

Solar panels used to provide power to a house is an example of: 

• Thermal to radiant energy
• Gravitational potential to kinetic energy
• Elastic potential to kinetic energy
• Radiant energy to electrical energy

Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy?

• A lamp that is on
• A book on a shelf
• Running a marathon
• Atoms splitting (fission) to produce electricity