Forms of Energy

A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?

• Activities 1, 4, and 6
• Activities 2, 4, and 5
• Activities 1 and 2
• Activities 3, 5, and 6

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Many people ride a bicycle for fun and exercise. Some people ride a bicycle to work because it saves money and benefits the environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels. Which of these is NOT an example of the bicycle using mechanical energy?

• The pedals, gears, and chin help turn the wheels.
• The wheels turn when the bicycle moves.
• The front wheel guides the bicycle as it moves.
• The reflector allows the bicycle to be seen at night.

Rube Goldberg was an artist who drew cartoons that showed a very complicated way to do a simple task. The picture below shows a cartoon like the ones Goldberg drew. Which form of energy is used to turn on the switch?

• Light energy
• Thermal energy
• Electrical energy
• Mechanical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Sound energy is present when...

• an object vibrates
• energy is created
• energy is destroyed

Energy is

• the ability to cool

• what is needed to do work or cause change

• what stops motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A lamp uses electrical energy to produce what 2 other types of energy?

• heat and light

• light and sound

• mechanical and light

The form of energy associated with the position and motion of an object is called

• mechanical energy
• thermal energy
• chemical energy
• electrical energy

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D