Energy

1. A student uses a mirror and a flashlight. What type of energy is the student exploring?

• light energy
• sound energy
• electrical energy
• mechanical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

2. There are many sources of heat in our homes. Which one is the BEST example of thermal energy?

• stove

• can opener

• blender

• refrigerated air

The music that  high school band plays at the football games is a form of what energy?

• light energy
• heat energy
• thermal energy
• sound energy

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The type of energy that moves objects is...

• Thermal Energy
• Sound Energy
• Mechanical Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

A toaster uses these types of energy to COOK toast

• Electrical, mechanical and thermal

• Mechanical and light

• Light and thermal

• Mechanical only

Many common devices use a plug and a socket.  What kind of energy are they using?

• Heat/Thermal
• Light
• Electrical
• Mechanical

People use a lamp to help them see, but the bulb can get quite warm. What two forms of energy are being produced by the lamp?

• Light and Thermal

• Mechanical and Electrical

• Light and Sound

• Heat and Electrical

A bicycle and a fan have what type of energy in common?

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Sound
• Light

What is energy?

• The ability to do work or cause change
• The rate at which work is done
• The rate at which energy is transferred 

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

1. What is the ability to do work?

• Energy
• Kinetic energy
• Potential energy
• Energy forms

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5