Energy Week 2 Topic Quiz

Energy is defined in simple terms (in physics) as "the ability to..."

• generate force.

• produce push and pull forces.

• do work.

• earn money.

Which person, A or B, has more gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

• A

• B

• Neither

• Both

Which person, A or B, has more kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• Neither

• Both

When A slides down the slope, it is said that the Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) is __________ into kinetic energy.

• Transfered

• Transformed

• Transmogrified

• Transported

Match the following energy types with their pictures.

• Electromagnetic Radiation

• 
• Electrical

• 
• Kinetic (movement)

• 
• Thermal

• 
• Chemical Energy

• 

Categorise these into Kinetic or Potential Energy

Groups:

(a) Potential Energy

,

(b) Kinetic Energy

• Elastic

• Electrical

• Chemical

• Sound

• Gravitational

• Nuclear

• Thermal

• Electromagnetic Radiation

• Movement

Energy that is stored due to the position or shape of an object is called _________ energy.

The energy of motion is referred to as _______ energy.

During the process of photosynthesis, plants convert light energy from the sun into ________ energy stored in glucose

What type of energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

• Electrical to mechanical

• Thermal to electrical

• Electrical to thermal

• Chemical to electrical