Understanding Energy: Forms, Types, and Applications

What is the fundamental definition of energy as described in the passage?

• The ability to do work

• The ability to create matter

• The ability to destroy matter

• The ability to generate heat

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy mentioned in the passage?

• Nuclear energy

• Heat energy

• Gravitational energy

• Chemical energy

According to the passage, what does the principle of energy conservation state?

• Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another

• Energy can be created and destroyed

• Energy is always lost as heat

• Energy is only conserved in closed systems

What role do engineers play in the context of energy, as per the passage?

• Developing technologies for sustainable energy use

• Creating energy from nothing

• Destroying energy to prevent waste

• Measuring energy in non-standard units

Which of the following devices is used to convert energy into usable mechanical or electrical forms, according to the passage?

• Generators

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Nuclear reactors