Science QSA 1 Review

Q4: Observable characteristics such as texture, color, size, and mass are known as...

• combinations

• states of matter

• physical properties

• scientific tools

Q6: Anything that has mass or takes up space is known as...

• matter

• objects

• physical properties

• science

Which is NOT an example of the use of mechanical energy?

• solar panels powering a building

• beating a drum

• pushing a shopping cart

• playing music on a piano

A music amplifier is intended to convert ______________ energy into sound energy.

• light

• mechanical

• electrical

• radiant

When this cat walks around the house, the bell on it's collar jingles. What form of energy is this?

• Magnetic

• Electrical

• Thermal

• Sound

When you rub your hands together quickly, you can feel warmth between your hands. Which statement explains why rubbing your hands together produce warmth.

• This action captures thermal energy from the environment.

• This action produces thermal energy through friction.

• This is an example of mechanical energy.

• This action produces mechanical energy.

What type of energy transformation needs to occur for these cookies to bake?

• Mechanical to thermal

• Electrical to light

• Thermal to light

• Electrical to thermal

What kind of energy transformation is needed for this girl to hear the music in her head phones?

• electrical to sound

• mechanical to sound

• sound to electrical

• sound to mechanical

________________is the type of energy an object has because of its motion; many of the forms of energy fall under this type of energy, such as mechanical energy, thermal energy, and radiant energy.

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Electrical Energy

___________________ is the type of energy that is stored in an object; energy that an object has because of its position relative to other objects. (Example: pulled back rubber band)

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Solar Energy

• Mechanical Energy