Transformation of Energy Quick Quiz

Energy transformations occur when...

• energy is created through conduction
• energy changes from one form to another
• two forces slide together that are touching
• a chemical reaction takes place

What type of energy is stored in a battery?

• electrical
• chemical
• thermal
• mechanical

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 

• destroyed, destroyed
• created, saved
• created, destroyed
• lost, found

The roller coaster cart has the most gravitational potential energy at position-

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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

Mr. Frohmberg thinks its too hot in the classroom. He plugs in a fan and turns it on, what energy transformation now occurs?

• mechanical to electrical
• electrical to mechanical
• chemical to mechanical
• electromagnetic to mechanical

The diagram shows a circuit with a battery and a bulb. While the bulb is producing light, which type of energy is decreasing in the battery?

• gravitational potential energy.
• elastic potential energy
• chemical potential energy
• mechanical potential energy

A student listens to music with a digital music player, similar to the one shown below. Which best describes the energy transformations that take place in the music player?

• Mechanical to chemical to electrical
• Chemical to sound to electrical
• Chemical to electrical to sound
• Electrical to heat to sound

The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —

• solar
• light
• thermal
• mechanical

The purpose of the panels is to change solar energy into ____________.

• light energy
• electrical energy
• chemical energy
• mechanical energy