11A: Energy Forms Quiz

What is kinetic energy?

• The energy possessed by an object due to its position.

• The energy possessed by an object due to its temperature.

• The energy possessed by an object due to its shape.

• The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• stretched rubber band

• burning candle

• rolling ball

• compressed spring

Which form of energy is associated with the motion of particles?

• chemical energy

• kinetic energy

• thermal energy

• potential energy

What is the unit of measurement for energy?

• Newton

• Volt

• Joule

• Watt

Which form of energy is stored in chemical bonds?

• Thermal energy

• Nuclear energy

• Electrical energy

• Chemical energy

Which form of energy is associated with temperature?

• thermal energy

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

• mechanical energy

What is the law of conservation of energy?

• Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed.

• Energy can be destroyed but not created.

• Energy can be created but not destroyed.

• Energy can be both created and destroyed.

Which form of energy is converted into mechanical energy in a wind turbine?

• potential energy

• thermal energy

• chemical energy

• kinetic energy