Exploring Different Types of Energy

Charlotte and William are working on a science project. They have a solar panel and are discussing what the energy source for it is. What is the energy source for the solar panel shown in the image below?

• Sound

• Mechanical

• Thermal

• Light

David and Noah are visiting a dam where water flows through turbines like the one shown below. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Mechanical energy

During a science experiment, Mason observed a tuning fork vibrating and producing sound. What form of energy is being demonstrated?

• Mechanical (kinetic) energy

• Chemical (kinetic) energy

• Sound (potential) energy

• Sound (kinetic) energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Sound Energy

Which type of energy is used by a moving car?

• Chemical Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What type of energy does the Sun provide to Earth?

• Electrical Energy

• Sound Energy

• Light Energy

• Mechanical Energy

Which type of energy is stored in food?

• Chemical Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Sound Energy

• Kinetic Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What type of energy is produced by a guitar when it is played?

• Light Energy

• Sound Energy

• Nuclear Energy

• Electrical Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which type of energy is used by a flashlight when it is turned on?

• Nuclear Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Kinetic Energy