Energy Quiz

What is energy?

• The ability to cause change or do work

• The ability to create matter

• The ability to destroy objects

• The ability to stop motion

Which form of energy is associated with heat?

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Electrical energy

Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy?

• A light bulb glowing

• A car engine not on. Just sitting

• A guitar string vibrating

• A heat lamp warming a room

What happens during energy transfer?

• Energy is created

• Energy moves from one place to another

• Energy is destroyed

• Energy stays in one place

What type of energy is associated with movement?

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy

• Mechanical energy

What is an example of energy moving through sound?

• Playing a guitar

• Turning on a light

• Heating water

• Pushing a car

Use the word bank to label the different forms of energy. Energy of light: ___________________________

• electrical

• mechanical

• radiant

• thermal

Look at the chart below. What energy transformation occurred when Kevin plugged in a fan?

• Electrical to mechanical

• Mechanical to thermal

• Radiant to electrical

• Thermal to mechanical

Lina kicked a soccer ball, causing it to roll forward. When she kicked the ball, __________________ was transferred from her foot to the ball.

• friction

• sound

• light

• heat

• energy

Which form of energy is associated with light?

• Electrical

• Mechanical

• Radiant

• Thermal