Big Idea 10: Types of Energy

Jason stretches a rubber band between his fingers, as shown below. When he plucks the rubber band, it makes a sound.

Which of the following best explains why the rubber band makes a sound when Jason plucks it?

• It heats the air.

• It vibrates the air.

• It absorbs energy from the air.

• It releases molecules into the air.

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Frank uses a bowling ball to demonstrate how energy can cause changes.

Which of the following actions would NOT demonstrate a change caused by applying energy to the ball?

• He holds the bowling ball in both hands.

• He spins the bowling ball with one hand

• He rolls the bowling ball across the floor.

• He lifts the bowling ball to place it on a shelf

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For a special dinner, Catherine’s mom lit some candles in the living room for decoration.

What are two forms of energy that the fire from a burning candle releases?

• light and heat

• sound and chemical

• magnetic and nuclear

• electrical and mechanical

When Harper plugs in and turns on her new computer, the screen turns on.

Which energy transformation take place?

• Electrical Energy changes to light energy.

• Chemical energy changes to light energy.

• Electrical energy changes to sound energy.

• Sound energy changes to mechanical energy.

Which of the following is an example of energy NOT causing change?

• A ball being kicked by a child

• A stone being thrown into a well.

• A kite being flown in the air.

• A child sitting in a chair.