Forms of Energy

Potential energy is often referred to as energy in motion.

• True

• False

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Thania, Daniela, and Isabella are studying about the sun in their science class. They learned that the source of energy in the sun is _______________

• potential energy

• sound energy

• thermal energy

• nuclear energy

Devin and Joseph are observing a skater, Christian, rolling downhill. They notice that Christian's ____ energy increases, while his ____ energy decreases as she skates downhill.

• kinetic, potential

• potential, kinetic

• stored, depleted

• stored, potential

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What is the name of the device that transforms sunlight into usable electricity?

• Solar Converter

• Solar Transmitter

• Solar Panel/Cell

• Solar Heater

Which type of energy is produced by the sun's core?

• Chemical Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Mechanical Energy

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Which forms of energy are involved in the process of skating? Choose all that apply.

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

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What is another name for Potential Energy?

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What type(s) of energy are shown in the image?

Select all that apply.

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

• stored energy

• elastic energy

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Juan, Joaquin, and Jostyn are learning about the Law of Conservation of Energy in their science class. Their teacher illustrated it using practical examples. Which of the following statements accurately represent what their teacher explained? Choose all that apply.

• Energy, like the electricity Juan uses to charge his phone, can vanish or be wasted.

• Energy, like the warmth Jostyn feels from a fireplace, can be produced from nothing.

• Energy, like the kinetic energy Joaquin uses to throw a basketball, cannot be created or destroyed within a system.

• Energy, like the potential energy stored in a compressed spring, can be transferred or changed.

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Isaac, Luka , and Jovani are building a solar cooker for their science project. They are using aluminum foil, saran/plastic wrap, and black paint or black construction paper. What is the purpose of each of these materials in their solar cooker? One point for each correct response for a total of 3 points.

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