IGCSE Physics Chapter 6: Energy Stores and Transfer

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• A) A moving car

• B) A stretched spring

• C) A flowing river

• D) A battery

What is the energy stored in an object due to its position or condition called?

• A) Kinetic energy

• B) Thermal energy

• C) Potential energy

• D) Electrical energy

Which of the following is an example of a process that involves the transfer of thermal energy?

• A) Lighting a match

• B) Turning on a light bulb

• C) Pulling a spring

• D) Pushing a book

The principle of conservation of energy states that:

• A) Energy can be created but not destroyed

• B) Energy can be destroyed but not created

• C) Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted

• D) Energy cannot be transferred or converted, only created or destroyed

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

• A) E = mgh

• B) E = 0.5mv²

• C) E = Pt

• D) W = Fd

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

• A) E = mgh

• B) E = 0.5mv²

• C) E = Pt

• D) W = Fd

Which of the following energy stores is associated with the internal energy of an object or substance?

• A) Kinetic energy

• B) Thermal energy

• C) Potential energy

• D) Electrical energy

What is the unit of energy commonly used in the SI system?

• A) Joules (J)

• B) Watts (W)

• C) Newtons (N)

• D) Meters (m)

Which of the following energy stores is associated with the energy stored in chemical bonds?

• A) Kinetic energy

• B) Thermal energy

• C) Chemical energy

• D) Nuclear energy

What is the energy transferred through the application of a force over a distance called?

• A) Mechanical work

• B) Heating

• C) Radiation

• D) Electric current