Forms & Sources of Energy

What is energy?

• moving energy

• stored energy

• renewable energy

• The ability to do work.

What is potential energy?

• moving energy

• stored energy

• renewable energy

• non renewable energy

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The ultimate or best source of energy is:

• Coal

• The sun
• Plants
• Wind

Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?

• Sound energy
• Electrical energy
• Chemical energy
• Light energy

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What form of energy is being used when a person pushes heavy boxes across the floor? 

• Electrical energy
• Mechanical energy
• Heat energy
• Sound energy

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This is energy that is stored for later use. 

• kinetic energy 
• potential energy 
• mechanical energy 
• electromagnetic energy. 

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A ball rolling down the hill is an example of ___ energy.

• Kinetic
• Potential

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Which of the following shows an example of Potential Energy?

• A football flying through the air

• Two kids high-fiving

• A rock sitting on top of a high ledge

• A flashlight shining brightly

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When rolling a marble down a ramp when does it have the most potential energy?

• At the bottom of the ramp

• While traveling down the ramp

• While being lifted to the top of the ramp

• At the top of the ramp

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What form of energy is being used when a person uses a scissors to cut paper?

• Electrical energy

• Mechanical energy

• Heat energy

• Sound energy

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