Energy Quiz

What is mechanical energy?

• The energy of motion

• The energy produced by machines.

• The energy stored in a battery.

• The energy of sound waves.

What is sound energy?

• Sound energy is a form of energy produced by chemical reactions.

• Sound energy is a form of energy produced by electromagnetic waves.

• Sound energy is a form of energy produced by objects.

• Sound energy is energy that you can hear. Produces vibrations.

What is the energy of motion or the movement of an object called?

• thermal energy

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

• chemical energy

What is the term for stored mechanical energy?

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

• thermal energy

• electrical energy

What type of energy can be heard?

• Sound energy

• Light energy

• Heat energy

• Kinetic energy

A swing has potential energy if _____________.

• it is in motion

• it is swinging

• it is sitting still

• it is spinning

Which is an example of mechanical energy?

• running

• sitting

• ball

• archers bow

What kind of energy does the plate in a microwave have when it is spinning?

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

• chemical

• thermal

When a rubber band is stretched, it has __________________ 
energy.

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Nuclear
• Thermal

A kite stuck in a tree has what kind of energy?

• Kinetic
• Potential