Types of Energy

Mechanical energy can be either kinetic energy or potential energy.

• True

• False

What is thermal energy also known as?

• Stored energy

• Heat energy

• Light energy

• Kinetic energy

Which of the following is an example of electrical energy?

• A roller coaster

• Lightning

• A moving car

• A hot pot

What is the energy of moving objects?

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy

• Chemical energy

• Kinetic energy

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Which type of energy is produced when there is a rise in temperature?

• Radiant energy

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Nuclear energy

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What is another name for radiant energy?

• Electrical energy

• Light energy

• Heat energy

• Chemical energy

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What type of energy can be seen by the human eye?

• Light energy

• Chemical energy

• Radiant energy

• Thermal energy

What type of energy is lightning during a thunderstorm?

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy

• Electrical energy

• Gravitational energy

What type of energy does a moving car possess?

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

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What type of energy does a lifted ball possess due to its vertical position above the ground?

• Thermal energy

• Radiant energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

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