5.6a Forms of Energy

What type of energy makes a water wheel turn?

• Electrical

• Mechanical

• Sound

• Thermal

Answer explanation

The water causes the wheel to rotate or turn which is movement.

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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

Answer explanation

The lights went out,therefore they lit the candle for its light energy to see.

What type of energy do plants use for

photosynthesis?

• Thermal

• Light

• Mechanical

• Sound

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A science class

has a tortoise in a

large terrarium. An

electrical lamp is

located in the

corner. What kind of energy is used by the lamp to

produce light?

• Thermal, because the lamp increases the

  temperature in the terrarium

• Light, because it produces light

• Mechanical, because the lamp can be moved

• Electrical, because the lamp is plugged in

Which image shows an object that uses

thermal energy to operate?

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Answer explanation

In order for the tea kettle to heat water, a source of heat is needed. Notice the flame underneath. The hair dryer puts out heat energy, but it operates or rus on electrical energy.

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What form of energy do all of the activities

shown use?

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Sound

• Light

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Which type of renewable energy uses the

same form of energy as a hydroelectric dam?

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Answer explanation

Water spins a turbine which is movement, therefore both the wind turbine and dam run on the same type of energy which is mechanical.

Students built a solar

oven and placed it

outside on a warm

day to heat

marshmallows and

chocolate for s’mores. Which form of energy is used to heat the

marshmallows and chocolate?

• Light energy from the sun

• Light energy from a lamp

• Mechanical energy from the flap moving

• Thermal energy from the environment

Answer explanation

The solar oven concentrates the heat from the sun to the box.

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Which object uses electrical energy to

produce sound energy?

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Answer explanation

The boom box has to be plugged in therefore it runs on electricity.

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Which of these devices is the only one NOT

designed to use electrical energy?

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Answer explanation

The stove burns wood to operate the other objects are plugged in.

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