Types of Energy Quiz

What are 2 examples of potential energy?

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Nuclear energy

What is the energy transformation an iron makes?

• Light → Thermal

• Electrical → Light

• Electrical → Thermal

• Electrical → Sound

Why are there no sounds heard in space?

• Because there is no light in space

• Because there is no medium in space (no solids, liquids and gases)

• Because there is air in space

• Because the space is too far away

Sounds are made when things:

• Vibrate

• Are pulled

• Move up and down

• Are pushed together

What do solar cells do?

• They change light energy → Electricity

• They change light energy → Chemical energy

• They change sound energy → Light energy

• They change Electrical energy → Light energy

What energies do fireworks have/give off? [Choose 4]

• Light energy

• Nuclear energy

• Electrical energy

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

Dan made the following observation: The radio sitting in the table made the water in my glass move. What can he conclude?

• Some types of energy cannot transfer through water

• The sound energy of the radio transferred to the water

• The electrical energy of the radio transferred to the water

• Only light can move through water

Which statement about a lamp is correct?

• Changes heat → electricity

• Changes light → electricity

• Changes electricity → light + thermal

You are asked to design a product that will change ‘electrical energy → thermal energy’. Which device would best suit this description?

• Fan

• TV

• Alarm clock

• Hairdryer

What is the energy transformation that happens when you turn a fan on?

• Electrical → motion (kinetic)

• Electrical → heat

• Electrical → Light