Energy Types Quiz

What type of energy helps cars move and playground swings swing?

• Electrical energy

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

• Light energy

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Which type of energy powers our lights, TVs, and computers?

• Chemical energy

• Mechanical energy

• Electrical energy

• Nuclear energy

Where can chemical energy be found?

• In the wind

• In the food we eat and the batteries in our toys

• In sunlight

• In water currents

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What type of energy is ready to be used but not currently in motion?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Electrical energy

• Chemical energy

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What is static electricity?

• Electricity that flows through wires

• Electricity that builds up on something

• Electricity that powers a battery

• Electricity that is used in a circuit

Why might your hair stick up after rubbing a balloon on it?

• Because of the wind

• Because of static electricity

• Because of humidity

• Because of heat

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What do conductors do?

• Stop electricity from flowing

• Slow down the flow of electricity

• Let electricity flow easily

• Convert electricity into heat

Which of the following is an example of electrical energy being changed into light?

• Toaster

• Electric fan

• Lamp

• Refrigerator

What happens in a series circuit if one bulb fails?

• All bulbs stay lit

• Only the failed bulb goes out

• All bulbs go out

• The circuit becomes faster

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

• East and West

• Top and Bottom

• North and South

• Left and Right