Energy test

Energy that is stored and ready to use is which type of energy?

• Potential

• Kinetic

• Sound

• Gravitational

The type of energy that travels in waves.

• Mechanical

• Radiant

• Nuclear

• Electric

On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?

• At the bottom of a big hill
• When going around a corner
• When going upside down
• At the top of a big hill

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Mechanical energy

• energy built up before being in motion

• energy released in a chemical reaction

• energy that travels in waves

• can be both kinetic and potential energy

Which of the following is NOT mechanical energy?

• Pedaling a bike

• Rowing a boat

• Watching tv

• Running up a hill

Which of the following is a way thermal energy is used at school every day?

• Cooking food for lunch
• Writing with a pencil
• Looking in a mirror
• Turning on the lights

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

What type of energy does the sun produce?

• light

• thermal

• radiant and thermal

• none of the above

This type of energy is from moving electrons.

• Thermal

• Electric

• Radiant

• Light

Radiant energy travels in waves and includes...

• Sound energy

• Light energy

• Light and sound energy

• Electrical energy

Material that allows an electric current to pass through easily is:

• conductor

• insulator

• flow

• circuit