Types of Energy

A skateboard sitting at the top of a ramp is an example of ____________________.

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

• energy

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When you play music on your phone, electricity turns into ___________.

• work

• heat

• sound

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Also known as heat energy

• thermal

• thermos

• electrical

• electricity

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The ability to do work and cause change.

• force

• motion

• energy

• mechanics

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________ energy

to

____________ energy

• radiant to electrical

• mechanical to thermal

• thermal tomechanical

• electric to radiant

Energy is not able to be ______ or ________.

• created

  or destroyed

• turned on

  or

  off

• used

  and

  unused

• conserved

  or

  used

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When the power went out, a family lit a candle so they could find their way in the dark.

What form of energy is the candle being used for in this situation?

• Sound

• Thermal

• Light

• Electrical

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Which image shows an object that uses thermal energy to operate?

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A student uses a computer to complete their homework. Which device uses the same source of energy as the computer?

• A microwave using sound energy

• A guitar using mechanical energy

• A teapot using thermal energy

• A television using electrical energy

Which of the items on the list use mechanical energy to produce sound energy?

Select all that apply.

• strumming a guitar

• lights flashing

• hitting a drum with drumsticks

• microphone plugged in

• radio playing background music

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