Worksheetsenergy transformation
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A rock at the edge of a cliff.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
2.
Patty lifts a plate into a kitchen cabinet to put it away. What type of energy is store in the plate as it sits in the cabinet?
a)
1. kinetic energy
b)
2. solar energy
c)
3. sound energy
d)
4. potential energy
3.
At which point is potential energy greatest
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
4.
As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy?
a)
Both the potential energy and kinetic energy decrease
b)
The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases
c)
The kinetic energy decreases while the potential energy increases
d)
Bothe the potential energy and kinetic energy increase
5.
At which point is kinetic energy greatest
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
6.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest:
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
7.
Which example best represents kinetic energy
a)
streched rubber band
b)
glass of milk
c)
A computer
d)
A flying kite
8.
Which example best represents potential energy
a)
Fire
b)
ice cream
c)
bouncing ball
d)
ocean waves
9.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states energy cannot be gained or lost but only transformed.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?
a)
An object's position affects its potential energy
b)
Potential energy is Stored energy
c)
Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion
d)
All objects have potential energy
11.
A cell phone battery dies. It gets plugged into an electrical outlet to recharge. Which of the following energy transformations occur during the charging?
a)
mechanical to chemical
b)
electrical to solar
c)
chemical to light
d)
electrical to chemical
12.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
13.
Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
14.
When you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
15.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
16.
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —
a)
solar
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
17.
Which kind of energy change occurs when a candle is burning?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Light to electrical
c)
Solar to heat
d)
Chemical to electrical
18.
Electrical -> Mechanical -> Sound
a)
A triple beam balance measuring an object’s mass
b)
A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet
c)
A projector displaying a diagram on the screen
d)
A working flashlight used to light up a dark corner
19.
What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?
a)
Electrical to chemical to light
b)
Sound to chemical to mechanical
c)
Chemical to electrical to sound
d)
Light to electrical to thermal
20.
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Electrical to chemical
c)
Electrical to light
d)
Chemical to electrical
21.
A basketball passing through the hoop.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
22.
Which energy resource converts potential energy of falling water to kinetic energy to electrical energy while producing no air pollution?
a)
nuclear
b)
fossil fuels
c)
hydroelectric
d)
biomass
23.
All of the following are examples of mechanical waves EXCEPT -
a)
light waves
b)
seismic waves
c)
sound waves
d)
water waves
24.
Which of the following are NOT examples of kinetic energy?
a)
roller coaster at the top of the first hill
b)
roller coaster speeding down the first hill
c)
Ball flying through the air on its way to a catcher
d)
pistons moving up and down in an engine
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