Energy Transformation Quiz

What type of energy is produced when you hear someone speaking?

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Mechanical energy

Where does the energy in a banana originally come from?

• The soil

• The water

• The sun

• The air

What is the principle that states energy cannot be created or destroyed?

• Law of Motion

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• Law of Conservation of Mass

• Law of Thermodynamics

What type of energy does a pendulum have when it is lifted and held in place?

• Gravitational potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Kinetic energy

• Sound energy

What is the energy of motion called?

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

In the pendulum experiment, what is used to measure the distance the pendulum swings?

• A ruler

• A scale

• A thermometer

• A stopwatch

What should you do if the pendulum hits the side during the experiment?

• Ignore it

• Record the result

• Do a do-over

• Change the setup

How many trials are suggested for each height in the pendulum experiment?

• 6 trials

• 3 trials

• 4 trials

• 5 trials

What is the purpose of using tape in the pendulum experiment setup?

• To add weight

• To measure the swing

• To secure the pendulum

• To reduce friction

What is the main goal of the pendulum experiment?

• To measure sound energy

• To observe chemical reactions

• To demonstrate energy transfer

• To calculate speed