Light, Heat, and Sound Energy Transfers

Which of the following is a way that energy can transfer without moving objects?

• when it is carried by sound

• when it is carried by light

• when it is carried by heat

• All of the above.

All sound starts with

• a source of heat

• a vibration

• a collision

• a moving object

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What happens when light bounces off of an object?

• The light changes the temperature of the object.

• The light passes through the object.

• The light is absorbed.

• The light is reflected.

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When an object gives off light, it

• transfer energy

• gains energy

• gains heat

• makes a sound

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The energy carried by sound, light, and heat is

• decreased slightly.

• usually destroyed

• always conserved.

• sometimes created.

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Catherine is learning to play the guitar. When she first opens the guitar case, she uses her finger to pluck a string. Look at the photo to see what happens.

Which BEST explains what occurs next?

• The vibrating string creates energy, resulting in a sound.

• The vibrating string reflects energy in the air, resulting in a sound.

• The vibrating string absorbs energy in the air, resulting in a sound.

• The vibrating string transfers energy to the air, resulting in a sound.

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Look at the picture below. It shows what Jameson sees at a parade. It is very loud at the parade.

Which BEST explains why Jameson can feel the ground vibrating?

• Energy from the sound of the drums transfers to his ears.

• Energy from the sound of the drums transfers to the road.

• Energy from the drums is carried by heat and absorbed by the road.

• Energy from the drums is carried by motion and absorbed by his ears.

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While he is making soup in a pot, Mr. Yamamoto turns on the stove. Which BEST explains what happens when he turns on the stove?

• He adds energy and this causes the temperature in the pot to rise.

• He adds energy and this causes the temperature in the pot to decrease.

• He takes away energy and this causes the temperature in the pot to rise.

• He takes away energy and this causes the temperature in the pot to decrease.

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________ transfers energy without moving an object.

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

• All of the above

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A vibration causes energy to transfer as

• sound

• heat

• light

• motion

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