Energy Review for Test

What types of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Elastic Energy

Answer explanation

A stretched rubber band possesses potential energy due to its position or configuration, which can be released when the band is allowed to return to its original state.

In a roller coaster ride, where does kinetic energy reach its maximum?

• At the top of the hill

• At the bottom of the hill

• At the start of the ride

• At the end of the ride

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Kinetic energy reaches its maximum at the bottom of the hill due to the highest speed achieved at that point.

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Food is considered to be which types of energy?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

Answer explanation

Food stores chemical energy, which is released during digestion and metabolic processes to provide energy for the body.

When a car brakes to stop, what energy transformation occurs?

• Kinetic to Potential

• Potential to Kinetic

• Kinetic to Thermal & Sound

• Chemical to Electrical

• Mechanical to electrical

Answer explanation

When a car brakes to stop, the kinetic energy of the moving car is converted into thermal energy due to friction between the brake pads and the wheels.

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What type of energy does a spinning turbine in a hydroelectric dam produce?

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

• Mechanical energy

Answer explanation

A spinning turbine in a hydroelectric dam produces electrical energy by converting the kinetic energy of flowing water into electricity.

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Which form of energy is produced when you light a matchstick?

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

Answer explanation

When you light a matchstick, thermal energy is produced due to the chemical reaction of the match head igniting, resulting in heat and light.

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What types of energy does a battery store?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Electrical energy

Answer explanation

A battery stores potential energy due to the separation of charges, chemical energy from the chemical reactions happening inside, and electrical energy when it is connected in a circuit.

In a stretched spring, what type of energy is being stored?

• Kinetic energy

• Elastic Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

• Sound energy

Answer explanation

In a stretched spring, elastic potential energy is being stored as the spring is deformed from its equilibrium position.

When you use in a lamp, what energy transformation occurs?

• Kinetic to potential
• Potential to kinetic
• Electrical to thermal & radiant

• Mechanical to electrical
• Thermal to electrical

Identify the type of energy transformation that occurs in a microwave oven.

• Electrical to Radiant (invisible) to Thermal

• Electrical to Thermal

• Mechanical to electrical
• Chemical to electrical
• Electrical to mechanical

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