Energy Quiz

What is the definition of energy?

• The ability of an object to move

• The capacity of a physical system to do work or produce heat.

• The amount of matter in an object

• The force exerted on an object

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Name three forms of energy.

• potential energy, kinetic energy, sound energy

• chemical energy, nuclear energy, radiant energy

• gravitational energy, electromagnetic energy, solar energy

• mechanical energy, thermal energy, electrical energy

What is the unit of energy?

• Watt

• Joule

• Ampere

• Volt

What is potential energy?

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

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

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

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

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What is kinetic energy?

• Energy possessed by an object due to its rest.

• Energy possessed by an object due to its position.

• Energy possessed by an object due to its motion.

• Energy possessed by an object due to its temperature.

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Give an example of electrical energy.

• Energy produced by a solar panel

• Energy produced by a wind turbine

• Energy produced by a nuclear power plant

• Energy produced by a battery

What is the law of conservation of energy?

• Energy can be created and destroyed.

• Energy can be transformed into matter.

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

• Energy can only be transferred.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy sources are more expensive than non-renewable energy sources.

• Renewable energy sources are less efficient than non-renewable energy sources.

• Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable energy sources are finite and cannot be replenished.

• Renewable energy sources produce more pollution than non-renewable energy sources.

What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

• Water

• Wind

• Sun

• Moon

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What is the process of converting sunlight into electricity called?

• solar photovoltaic (PV) conversion

• solar thermal conversion

• solar energy transformation

• sunlight electrification