Forms of Energy Quiz

What is the definition of mechanical energy?

• Energy released by a chemical reaction

• Energy that moves objects from place to place

• Energy created by the motion of atoms and molecules

• Energy that can move through empty space

Which form of energy is released when nuclei are split apart or combined to form a larger nucleus?

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Nuclear energy

• Electrical energy

What is the source of light energy?

• The sun and stars

• Water flowing in a stream

• The motion of atoms and molecules

• The electrons within atoms

What is the main characteristic of potential energy?

• It is the energy in matter due to its position or arrangement

• It is the energy of a moving object

• It is the energy that can move through empty space

• It is the energy created by the motion of atoms and molecules

Which form of energy is generated at a power plant or inside a battery?

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

• Heat (thermal) energy

What is the characteristic of kinetic energy?

• It is the energy in matter due to its position or arrangement

• It is the energy of a moving object

• It is the energy that can move through empty space

• It is the energy created by the motion of atoms and molecules

Which form of energy is released when a chemical reaction occurs?

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

• Heat (thermal) energy

What is the definition of potential energy?

• Energy released by a chemical reaction

• Energy that moves objects from place to place

• Energy created by the motion of atoms and molecules

• Energy that can move through empty space

Which form of energy is associated with the motion of atoms and molecules?

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

What is the characteristic of electrical energy?

• It is the energy in matter due to its position or arrangement

• It is the energy of a moving object

• It is the energy that can move through empty space

• It is the energy created by the motion of electrons