Energy Quiz

Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function?

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Which of the following could not be used to replace a wire in a circuit?

• iron nail

• bendable straw

• steel spoon

• aluminum foil

If the wire was cut at the x, which bulbs would light up?

• Bulbs A and B

• Bulbs B and C

• Bulb B only

• Bulbs A and C

What type of energy is generated when a doorbell rings?

• Light

• Sound

• Mechanical

• Thermal

Energy is...

• the ability to do work or cause change.

• states of matter found on earth.

• physical properties of matter.

• created by humans.

All of the following are forms of energy except-

• sound

• work

• light

• thermal

In order for motion to happen, work must be done.

• True

• False

Using an oven changes electrical energy into -

• sound energy

• thermal energy

• mechanical energy

• solar energy

Windmills are an example of -

• light energy

• mechanical energy

• sound energy

• thermal energy

Students are given materials to complete a circuit to turn on one light. The materials include two wires, one AA battery, and various sizes of lightbulbs. What is the variable in the investigation?

• wires

• battery

• size of lightbulb

• time of day