Investigating Energy

Which part of the lamp system be removed and the lamp still work?

• the lamp shade

• the cord

• the light bulb

• the wall outlet

What form of energy is being used when a person pushes a lawn mower across the yard?

• Electrical

• Mechanical

• Light

• Sound

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

You are taking a cold soda on a field trip. You must choose from four containers in which to carry the soda. The four containers are made of different materials.

Which container will most likely insulate the soda the best?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Copper

• Aluminum

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

A wooden handle is a good insulator for thermal energy.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What is true about the circuit?

• The electrical circuit is working.

• The circuit is open.

• The circuit is closed.

• The circuit is complete.

Which form of energy makes the room brighter when a lamp is turned on?

• Thermal

• Fire

• Light

• Sound

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What form of energy is made when a musical instrument vibrates?

• Sound

• Light

• Music

• Electrical

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What does a conductor of electrical energy do?

• Can be made from wood

• is made from matter

• stops energy flow in a circuit

• allows energy to pass through

Which of the following is the best example of a student using electrical energy?

• Writing down homework assignment

• Turning on the light in the classroom

• Talking to a friend at recess

• Playing a sport outside

Which forms of energy are from the Sun?

• Light and Sound

• Mechanical and Thermal

• Thermal and Light

• Electrical and Sound

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6