Forms of Energy

Turning on the furnace or having a fire in the fireplace on a cold day is an example of humans using which kind of energy?

• Mechanical energy

• Light energy

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

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A flashlight mainly gives off which kind of energy?

• Mechanical energy

• Light energy

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

Which of these is NOT a source of thermal energy?

• The Sun

• Fire

• A Thermometer

• A Furnace

Every day the school bell rings at 2:45 PM telling students to prepare for dismissal. What type of energy is observed when the bell rings?

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Electrical Energy

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What form of energy is used to make the bike move?

• Electrical energy

• Mechanical energy

• Sound energy

• Magnetic energy

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A family that was camping roasted marshmallows over a campfire. What forms of energy did the campfire give off?

• thermal and sound energy

• thermal and light energy

• sound and mechanical energy

• thermal only

What form of energy does a television produce?

• Light energy

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

• All of the above

What type of energy bounces off a mirror and allows a person to see their reflection?

• Light energy

• Mechanical energy

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

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What conclusion can be made from this picture?

• Sound energy travels through cellular phones.

• Sound energy is made by music.

• Only one person can hear sound at a time.

• A cell phone is not involved with sound energy.

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What type of energy is used by the vehicle below to lift heavy objects to high places?

• Light energy

• Mechanical energy

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

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