Forms of Energy

Energy is always found in the same form

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

As a log burns and turns to ash, energy changes form (chemical energy in the wood --> thermal energy in the flame)

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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

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

Mechanical energy is the sum of an object's _____ energy and _____ energy.

• thermal, chemical
• potential, chemical
• kinetic, chemical
• potential, kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

An object with mechanical energy (like a flying baseball) can do work on another object.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Mechanical Energy = Potential Energy - Kinetic Energy

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In the picture, the ball being held has a lot of _______ energy and zero _____ energy.

• Potential; Kinetic
• Kinetic; Potential

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The man releases the silver ball and it swings downward, striking the gold ball. At the moment of its strike, it has a lot of _____ energy and no _______ energy.

• Potential; Kinetic
• Kinetic; Potential

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

The unit for energy is the

• Newton
• Joule
• Kilogram
• Watt

Everyday objects like cars and tables and frisbees contain many tiny particles called atoms. Some forms of energy are associated with these atoms.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-1