Energy Conversions Project Alternative Test

What energy transformations occur when a lump of clay is dropped?

• PE to KE to Thermal energy

• KE to Chemical energy to Thermal energy

• KE to PE to Thermal energy

• PE to KE to Elastic PE

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the energy conversion when you burn wood for a fire?

• electrical to thermal

• light to kinetic

• chemical to thermal

• chemical to electrical

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Name the energy conversion that occurs when Charlie rides his skateboard up to the top of the ramp. (Look closely to where the arrow is pointing.)

• Chemical →  Gravitational
• Electrical → Radiant 
• Gravitational → Elastic
• Thermal → Electrical

At which point is Potential Energy at its max?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

When a pendulum swings, at which point is the Kinetic Energy at its Max?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

When a roller coaster stops, the energy is destroyed.

• True 
• False 

All forms of energy can be described as which two types of energy?

• Thermal and Kinetic
• Motion and Gravitational 
• Kinetic and Potential
• Electrical and Chemical