Energy

Susan left the flash light left on for a long period of time and it feels warm, what is the reason for this?

• Susan left the flashlight near a heater.

• The battery in the flashlight is not working correctly

• The flashlight produces heat as well as light

• Susan's hands got cold while she was in the living room.

A student rubs their hands back and forth. What forms of energy are made?

• light and sound

• sound and thermal

• light and thermal

• thermal and magnetism

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A third grade class sets two plates in the sun. A piece of cloth is on each plate. Which tool should the students use to tell which cloth absorbs the MOST thermal energy?

• hand lens

• meter stick

• balance

• thermometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which types of energy are being produced by the candles on the birthday cake?

• Thermal, mechanical, and sound energy

• Sound, mechanical, and light energy

• Thermal and sound energy

• Light and thermal energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What type of energy is a hair dryer used for?

• light

• sound

• thermal

• mechanical

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What type of energy does a wind-up toy use?

• mechanical

• light

• thermal

• sound

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-1

Ashley was studying mechanical energy in science class. She noticed several possible

examples of mechanical energy in her environment. Which of the following is an example

of mechanical energy?

• A garden hose with moving water

• A windmill that is standing still

• A battery that has not been used

• A lamp that is not plugged in

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5