Y7 energy questions

Which of the following is the best definition of energy?

• The mass of an object multiplied by its velocity
  

• The ability to do work

• The force acting on an object

• The speed at which an object moves

What term is used to describe when energy moves from one store to another?

• Transformation

• Transition

• Transferrence

• Transit

What is the scientific name given to heat energy?

• Thermal

• Thermic

• Thermatic

• Kinetic

What scientific name is given to the energy of motion?

A player kicks a stationary ball. Which energy transfer occurs?

• Kinetic energy → Heat energy

• Kinetic energy → Kinetic energy

• Heat energy → Heat energy

• Electrical energy → Kinetic energy

What is the scientific term for stored energy?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

Match each image with the energy category it represents.

Groups:

(a) POTENTIAL ENERGY

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(b) KINETIC ENERGY

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(c) THERMAL ENERGY

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(d) ELECTRICAL ENERGY

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What term describes when energy changes from one form into another?

Which of the following is an example of energy transformation?

• Heat moving from a hot cup of tea to the surrounding air

• A light bulb converting electrical energy into light and heat

• Sound travelling from a speaker to your ear

• A rolling ball colliding with another ball and making it move

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy transforming into heat energy?

• A car engine burning fuel to move the wheels

• Rubbing your hands together until they feel warm

• A ball rolling down a hill gaining speed

• A battery powering a torch to produce light