5.2 Energy Review for Test

The ability to cause change or do work is -

• energy

• transformation

• conservation

• electrical

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A fire is being used to make s’mores for a snack. What form of energy is being used to melt the chocolate and marshmallow?

• electrical

• thermal

• light

• potential

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Which term describes a way mechanical energy can move from place to place?

• by moving objects

• through light

• through electrical currents

• by remaining in place

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Which term describes a way radiant energy can move from place to place?

• by moving objects

• through light

• through electrical currents

• by remaining in place

You are watching a Virginia Tech football game. Someone says the players on the field are displaying motion energy. You share your scientific knowledge and say the form of energy is called —

• mechanical energy

• radiant energy

• sound energy

• thermal energy

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Which THREE statements are true about energy?

• Energy cannot be destroyed.

• Energy cannot be created.

• Energy cannot be transformed.

• Energy can change forms.

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A student put 6 ice cubes into warm tea at 4:00 pm. At 4:15 p.m. the student checked the tea and observed that it was cool and refreshing. Which describes the thermal energy transfer?

• Heat moved from the ice to the tea.

• Heat was created by the ice.

• Heat moved from the tea to the ice.

• Heat was absorbed by the tea.

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Moving, falling water can cause blades of a turbine to spin, which then spins a generator. The generator converts the energy from the water into energy that can be used in homes and businesses. Which best describes this transformation of energy?

• Mechanical energy is used to produce electrical energy.

• Chemical energy is used to produce electrical energy.

• Radiant energy is used to produce mechanical energy.

• Thermal energy is used to produce mechanical energy.

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A scientist plugs in this drone to recharge each night. Which best explains how the drone flies?

• Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

• Mechanical energy is being transferred to the batteries.

• Thermal energy from the sun is transformed into mechanical energy.

• Mechanical energy is being transformed into radiant energy.

Which of the following are TWO examples of radiant energy?

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