Energy

What is kinetic energy?

• The energy of motion
• A combination of two types of energy
• Stored energy
• How far something goes in a specific time

What is potential energy?

• The energy of motion
• A combination of two types of energy
• Stored energy
• How far something goes in a specific time

"As a roller coaster moves around a track, it sometimes has potential energy, it sometimes has kinetic energy, and it sometimes has both." What is this an example of?

• Energy changes
• Energy transfer

How do you increase the potential energy of the toy?

• By turning the knob and tightening the spring
• By releasing the knob
• By letting it sit for longer
• By turning the toy off

Stretching a rubber band is an example of...

• Potential energy
• Kinetic energy
• Mechanical energy

The ability to do work (move) is called...

• Matter

• Energy

• Weight

• Force

True or false: Energy cannot change from one type to another.

• True

• False

A plant turns thermal energy from the sun into chemical energy during photosynthesis. This is an example of a(n)...

• Energy transformation

• Matter transformation

• Energy change

• Physical Change

Which of the following is an example of thermal energy?

• A light bulb

• The movement of a car

• The digestion of food

• Heat from a fire

Energy that does not run out of its supply is called...

• Renewable Energy

• Nonrenewable Energy

• Recycled Energy

• Potential Energy