Energy Resources and Transfers Quiz

What is the process called when energy is transferred through the vibration of particles in solids and liquids?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Electromagnetic transfer

Which type of energy is associated with the position of an object in a gravitational field?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Gravitational potential energy

• Chemical energy

What is the term for the ratio of useful energy output to total energy input?

• Energy transfer

• Work

• Power

• Efficiency

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Nuclear power

What type of energy transfer occurs when a current passes through a lamp?

• Mechanical

• Radiative

• Electrical

• Thermal

In which process do warmer, less dense fluid particles rise while cooler, denser particles sink?

• Insulation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

What is the main disadvantage of renewable energy sources?

• They are harmful to the environment

• They are usually more costly and less reliable

• They produce nuclear waste

• They cannot be replenished

What is the formula for calculating work done?

• W = P × t

• W = F × d

• W = m × g × h

• W = E × t

Which type of energy is primarily used in solar cells?

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

• Nuclear energy

• Light energy

What type of body is the best emitter and absorber of infrared radiation?

• Transparent bodies

• Reflective bodies

• Shiny bodies

• Dull bodies