Types of Energy

Energy is the ability to:

• drink coffee

• do work

• feel happy

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This picture is showing energy of motion. What type of energy is this?

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

• not moving

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This pug is sleeping. What type of energy is she showing?

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

• moving energy

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Thermal energy is also known as:

• sleeping energy

• electric energy

• heat energy

• kinetic energy

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When it's cold outside, you typically put on a coat, gloves, and a hat to keep your body temperature warm. We call these examples:

• insulators

• conductors

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If I leave my metal spoon in the pot that I am cooking macaroni and cheese in, the spoon will get hot too! The spoon is an example of:

• insulator

• conductor

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Energy that causes the force of a push or a pull between two magnets is called:

• magnetic energy

• electric energy

• sound energy

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These nails seem to be attracted to the magnet. Are the nails magnetic or not magnetic?

• magnetic

• not magnetic

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This pencil has been repelled by the magnet. Is the pencil magnetic or not magnetic?

• magnetic

• not magnetic

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Energy that is carried through waves in the air (airwaves) is called:

• sound energy

• heat energy

• light energy

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