Chapter 3 Test Science- Grade 8

The energy that moves an object is...

• mechanical

• sound

• chemical

• thermal

• electromagnetic

Energy that results from the vibration of particles in a solid, liquid, gas.

• mechanical

• sound

• chemical

• nuclear

• electromagnetic

Energy that is stored in the chemical composition of matter is....

• mechanical

• sound

• chemical

• thermal

• electromagnetic

The total amount of energy from the movement of particles in matter is....

• mechanical

• sound

• chemical

• thermal

• electromagnetic

Energy that is transmitted through space in the form of electromagnetic waves.

• mechanical

• sound

• chemical

• thermal

• electromagnetic

The nucleus of an atom is the source of what energy?

• mechanical

• sound

• chemical

• nuclear

• electromagnetic

Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?

• Light and sound
• Electrical and thermal
• Thermal and mechanical
• Mechanical and electrical

Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown below. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?

• Light energy
• Thermal energy
• Sound energy
• Mechanical energy

A class is learning about states of matter. The teacher shows the students how to set up the investigation shown in the diagram.

• Thermal and mechanical
• Mechanical, light, and electrical
• Electrical and thermal
• Light, mechanical, and thermal