Energy Transformation/Energy Quiz

Which type of potential energy is stored in this food web?

• electrical energy

• thermal energy

• mechanical energy

• chemical energy

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Which of the following has the greatest kinetic energy?

• a glass of water sitting on a table

• a raindrop falling from a cloud

• a racehorse at the starting line

• a rocket sitting on the launch pad

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Which object has potential energy but not kinetic energy?

• an object that is rolling down a hill

• an object that is rolling on flat ground

• an object that is motionless at the top of a cliff

• an object that is motionless at the base of a cliff

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Which answer choice correctly describes the ball's kinetic and potential energy?

• The ball has more potential energy at position X than at position Z.

• The ball has more kinetic energy at position Y than at position W.

• The potential energy and kinetic energy of the ball are equal at position X.

• The potential energy and kinetic energy of the ball are greatest at position Z.

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A marble is given potential energy by being placed at location W. When the marble is released, it rolls down the track. At which location does the marble have a maximum kinetic energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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What kind of energy conversion takes place during the operation of a remote-control toy car?

• mechanical energy to electrical energy

• thermal energy to mechanical energy

• electrical energy to thermal energy

• electrical energy to kinetic energy

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After you eat, your digestive system changes the food we eat into which form of energy?

• radiant energy

• chemical energy

• sound energy

• electrical energy

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Potential Energy is....

• An extra strong form of energy.

• Energy that has already been used.

• Energy that has been stored up.

• Energy that is moving.

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Kinetic Energy is....

• An extra strong form of energy.

• Energy that has already been used.

• Energy that has been stored up.

• Energy that is moving.

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Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

• A car parked on a steep hill

• A picture hanging on the wall

• A piece of coal before it's burned

• A tennis ball rolling across the court

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