Heat & Energy Transformations-Fall 2023

What energy transformation takes place when something burns?

• Chemical-->Thermal

• Electrical-->Mechanical

• Electromagnetic-->Chemical

• Mechanical-->Nuclear

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

When a windmill rotates to produce electricity, what energy transformation takes place?

• Thermal-->Mechanical

• Electrical-->Electromagnetic

• Chemical-->Electrical

• Mechanical-->Electrical

Which of the options below best describes the energy transformation that happens in a battery operated radio?

• Chemical --> Mechanical --> Electrical

• Electrical --> Chemical --> Sound

• Chemical --> Electrical --> Sound

• Chemical --> Sound --> Electrical

What energy transformation takes place in a toaster?

• Mechanical-->Electrical

• Electrical-->Thermal

• Thermal-->Chemical

• Chemical-->Thermal

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What type of energy is produced and wasted during most energy transformations?

• Chemical

• Thermal

• Electrical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The ability to do work or cause change is called:

• Energy

• Transformation

• Generator

When you stretch a rubber band, you give it

• Kinetic Energy

• Elastic Potential Energy

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Electrical Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

A plant leaf changes ____________ energy to __________ energy.

• Water Energy-->Growing Energy

• Chemical Energy-->Electrical Energy

• Light Energy-->Chemical Energy

• Thermal Energy-->Radiant Energy

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

At which point is potential energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Which of the following substances is the best conductor of transferring energy as heat?

• air

• water

• iron

• rubber

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4