Forms of Energy

This is a picture of a kind of pencil sharpener found in Lily's classroom. What kind of energy does Lily use to turn the handle of this pencil sharpener?

• light energy

• mechanical energy

• electrical energy

• heat (thermal) energy

Which of the following objects uses electrical energy to function?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

Before electric light, people used candles to help them see at night. What form of energy does the fire from a burning candle release that would help people see in the dark?

• light energy

• sound energy

• heat (thermal) energy

• electrical energy

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During a storm, the power goes out at Randall's house. His mother strikes a match to light a candle. As the match burns, it gives off light energy. What other form of energy does the burning match give off?

• sound energy

• electrical energy

• mechanical energy

• heat (thermal) energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Neal made a table to show types of energy and their sources. Which type of energy is correctly paired with its source?

• sound energy

• light energy

• mechanical energy

• heat (thermal) energy

What kind of energy does a guitar produce?

• heat (thermal)

• light

• sound

• electrical

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which picture shows heat (thermal) energy causing a change?

• Hot corn melting butter.

• Making a sandwich.

• Putting icing and sprinkles on a cupcake.

• Cutting a pepper.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Frank uses a bowling ball to demonstrate how energy can cause changes. Which of the following actions would NOT demonstrate a change caused by Frank applying energy to the ball?

• He holds the bowling ball in both hands.

• He spins the bowling ball with one hand.

• He rolls the bowling ball across the floor.

• He lifts the bowling ball to place it on a shelf.

Which of the following is an example of electrical energy causing motion?

Which of the following is an example of energy causing motion?

• A girl pushing the pedals of a bike to move forward.

• Loud music shaking a car.

• Hot air in a balloon pushing it up.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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