Electricity and Forms of Energy Quiz

What form of energy turns the wheels on a bicycle when you pedal?

• Radiant (or solar)

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Thermal

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What form of energy makes the flame on a candle melt the wax?

• Radiant (or solar)

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Thermal

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Which of the following forms of energy caused the change when I plug in my laptop and turn it on.

• Radiant

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Thermal

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Which of the following is a reason a bulb might not light?

• The battery was dead.

• The bulb was broken.

• The circuit was closed.

• The wires were metal.

Select all the conductors

• Paper Clip

• Iron Nail

• String

• Metal Zipper

Select all the insulators

• Paper Clip

• Eraser

• String

• Metal Zipper

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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A student was interested in other factors which might affect the strength of an electromagnet. She tested three wires with different thicknesses and measured the strength of the magnet each time. What is the dependent variable?

• Thickness of the wire

• Size of the nail

• Strength of the magnet

• Number of coils

A student was interested in other factors which might affect the strength of an electromagnet. She tested three wires with different thicknesses and measured the strength of the magnet each time. What is the independent variable?

• Thickness of the wire

• Size of the nail

• Strength of the magnet

• Number of coils

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A student was interested in other factors which might affect the strength of an electromagnet. She tested three wires with different thicknesses and measured the strength of the magnet each time. Select all the variables that would be kept the same.

• Length of the wire

• Kind of battery

• Number of paper clips

• Number of coils

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Which energy source is renewable?

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear Power

• Coal energy

• Solar energy