4th Grade: Transfer of Energy

When a television is turned on, electrical energy transforms into _________________.

• sound energy only

• light energy only

• sound and light energy

• light and thermal energy

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What forms of energy come from the flame of a candle?

• heat and solar

• electrical and heat

• electrical and solar

• light and heat

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

• copper

• wood

• rubber

• plastic

Which kind of energy occurs due to vibrations?

• mechanical

• light

• sound

• electrical

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Which type of energy causes ice cream to melt?

• thermal

• light

• sound

• mechanical

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Which type of material would be the best insulator when trying to keep a drink cool?

• plastic wrap

• cotton balls

• paper cup

• Styrofoam

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Which of the following can provide power to a circuit?

• switch

• battery

• light bulb

• wire

Which happens when the switch is open in a circuit that contains wires, a light bulb, a switch, and a battery?

• The light turns on.

• The battery melts.

• The light is not on.

• Electrical current travels through the wires.

Which of the following is not a good conductor of electricity?

• wood

• copper

• aluminum

• gold

When you push a stroller, what kind of energy is being used?

• thermal

• mechanical

• sound

• light

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