CP: 2FF FEM Les. 1: Uses of Energy

What is the source of solar energy?

• the sun
• solar panels
• electricity
• none of the above

Which of the following best describes mechanical energy?

• The energy of motion
• Energy from the sun
• Energy created by vibrations
• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Which of the following describes a use of thermal energy?

• A heater warming a room
• A flashlight shining on a wall
• A football flying through the air
• A radio playing a song

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

A hotplate used in a science classroom to boil water is an example of --

• ELECTRICAL energy used to make THERMAL energy
• MECHANICAL energy used to make THERMAL energy
• THERMAL energy used to make SOLAR energy
• THERMAL energy used to make ELECTRICAL energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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A submarine travels underwater using its engine. It examines its environment using sound waves. When the submarine travels and examines its environment, which forms of energy is it using?

• MECHANICAL & SOUND
• THERMAL & SOUND
• MECHANICAL & LIGHT
• THERMAL & LIGHT

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A student made a list of events that involve energy. Which of the events on this list are best described as examples of LIGHT energy?

• Events 1 & 4
• Events 2 & 5
• Events 3 & 6
• Events 2 & 6

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A student uses a computer to write an essay. Which of these objects uses the same SOURCE of energy as the computer?

• A clock radio using electrical energy
• A fireplace using thermal energy
• A solar cooker using light energy
• A typewriter using mechanical energy

A pinwheel is shown above. While the pinwheel is spinning, it is using which type of energy?

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Thermal
• Light

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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A student placed a beaker of water on a hotplate. She then turned on the hotplate and watched as the water began to boil. What type of energy was used to boil the water?

• Thermal
• Solar
• Light
• Sound

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Match the following

• Sound energy

• energy that can be heard and is produced by vibrations

• Mechanical energy

• the place where energy comes from

• Source of energy

• the ability to do work

• Energy

• the energy of motion

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