Energy Concepts Quiz

What is a collision?

• When two objects hit each other; transfers energy

• A device that transforms motion energy into electrical energy

• The movement of energy from one part of a system to another

• Necessary to make something happen

What is energy?

• The movement of energy from one part of a system to another

• Necessary to make something happen

• A device that transforms motion energy into electrical energy

• When two objects hit each other; transfers energy

What is energy transfer?

• When one form of energy changes into another

• A device that transforms motion energy into electrical energy

• The movement of energy from one part of a system to another

• Necessary to make something happen

What is energy transformation?

• When one form of energy changes into another; produces changes in indicators of energy

• The movement of energy from one part of a system to another

• Necessary to make something happen

• A device that transforms motion energy into electrical energy

What is a generator?

• Necessary to make something happen

• A device that transforms motion energy into electrical energy

• When two objects hit each other; transfers energy

• The movement of energy from one part of a system to another

What are indicators of energy?

• Only sound and light

• Only temperature change and motion

• Sound, light, temperature change, and motion

• Only motion

What does speed refer to?

• The time an object stays still

• The distance an object moves in a certain amount of time

• The weight of an object

• The color of an object

What is a system?

• A single object

• A group of objects that interact

• An object that does not move

• A type of energy

Energy causes ___________ to occur.

• change
• motion
• age

Which phrase best defines the term energy?

• Energy is the ability to do work.

• Energy is the force and object can exert.

• Energy is the amount of matter present in an object.

• Energy is the amount of heat an object can give off.