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WorksheetsEnergy Unit 4 #4
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
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1.
These two beakers contain the same liquid substance at the same temperature. How does the thermal energy of the liquid in the larger beaker compare to the thermal energy of the liquid in the smaller beaker?
a)
The liquid in the
larger beaker has
less thermal energy
than the liquid in
the small beaker.
larger beaker has
less thermal energy
than the liquid in
the small beaker.
b)
The exact volume of
liquid in each beaker
must be know to
compare the thermal
energy of the liquids
liquid in each beaker
must be know to
compare the thermal
energy of the liquids
c)
The liquid in the
larger beaker has
the same amount of
thermal energy
larger beaker has
the same amount of
thermal energy
d)
The liquid in the
larger beaker has
more thermal energy
larger beaker has
more thermal energy
2.
These two beakers contain the same liquid substance at the same temperature. How does the thermal energy of the liquid in the larger beaker compare to the thermal energy of the liquid in the smaller beaker?
a)
The liquid in the
larger beaker has
less thermal energy
than the liquid in
the small beaker.
larger beaker has
less thermal energy
than the liquid in
the small beaker.
b)
The exact volume of
liquid in each beaker
must be know to
compare the thermal
energy of the liquids
liquid in each beaker
must be know to
compare the thermal
energy of the liquids
c)
The liquid in the
larger beaker has
the same amount of
thermal energy
larger beaker has
the same amount of
thermal energy
d)
The liquid in the
larger beaker has
more thermal energy
larger beaker has
more thermal energy
3.
Doctors can use x-rays to examine broken bones. Which form of energy is
represented by x-rays?
represented by x-rays?
a)
electrical energy
b)
chemical energy
c)
nuclear energy
d)
electromagnetic energy
4.
Which form of energy is due to the motion of an object's particles? (Not the motion of the object)
a)
Thermal energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
electromagnetic energy
d)
chemical energy
5.
Which form of energy is due to the motion of an object's particles?
a)
Thermal energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
electromagnetic energy
d)
chemical energy
6.
A cold block of metal is placed in contact with a warm block of metal. Which type of energy will be transferred
between the blocks?
between the blocks?
a)
thermal energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
electrical energy
d)
chemical energy
7.
We need energy to supply our gadgets. Currently the United States depends on resources that form at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which the resource is being consumed. Select those resources which are being consumed faster than they are being replaced. (Non renewable)
a)
petroleum, natural gas, coal, Uranium
b)
solar, wind, natural gas, biomass
c)
natural gas, coal, oil
d)
geothermal, solar, wind, oil
8.
When a ball is thrown in the air, it follows a curved path.At which point does the ball have the greatest amount of gravitational potential energy?
a)
Point X
b)
Point W
c)
Point Y
d)
Point Z
9.
What process is occurring in the pot of boiling water?
a)
Convection
b)
Induction
c)
Conduction
d)
Radiation
10.
When a hand-held fan is turned on, the blades spin. Which diagram shows the energy conversion that is required to make the fan work?
a)
Chemical> Electrical > Kinetic
b)
Chemical > Electrical > Light
c)
electrical > Chemical > light
d)
electrical > chemical > kinetic
11.
The energy that is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles, includes light and radio waves.
a)
Radiant energy
b)
Chemical energy
c)
Nuclear Energy
d)
Mechanical Energy
12.
The energy stored in the chemical bounds of molecules.
a)
chemical energy
b)
nuclear energy
c)
radiant energy
d)
mechanical energy
13.
The form of energy that powers the sun.
a)
nuclear energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
radiant energy
d)
chemical energy
14.
The energy of movement
a)
Mechanical Energy
b)
nuclear energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
radiant energy.
15.
Eduardo puts a beaker of ice and water on a hot plate as shown. After a few minutes,only liquid water is in the beaker. Eventually, the water boils. What is the difference between the temperature at which the ice melts and the temperature at which the water boils?
a)
0o C
b)
100o C
c)
32o C
d)
212 o C
16.
Solar energy is a form of what kind of energy?
a)
Chemical energy
b)
Electromagnetic energy
c)
Thermal energy
d)
Mechanical energy
17.
A mass hanging from a spring moves up and down. The mass stops moving temporarily each time the spring is extended to its fullest at position 2 and each timeit returns to its tight coil at position 4.Which answer choice best describes the type of energy the spring has at Position 1?
a)
Kinetic Energy
b)
Potential Energy
c)
Both potential and kinetic energy
d)
Neither potential or kinetic energy
18.
As liquid water loses energy in the form of heat, the water begins to freeze. What causes freezing?
a)
Heat removes thermal energy from the liquid water and causes it to become an ice cube.
b)
The loss of thermal energy from the water causes it molecules to move slower.
c)
The freezer absorbs the heat energy of the water
d)
The loss of heat causes the molecules in the ice cube to contract and forces them together
19.
Which of these choices best describes the thermal energy of a substance?
a)
the difference between the kinetic energy and potential energy of a substance
b)
the average kinetic energy of the particles that make up a substance
c)
the total of the kinetic energy of all of the p substance
d)
the kinetic and potential energies of all of the particles of a substance
20.
True or False
A renewable energy resource forms at a rate that is much slower thant the rate in which the resource is used.
A renewable energy resource forms at a rate that is much slower thant the rate in which the resource is used.
a)
False
b)
True
21.
Which of these choices best describes the thermal energy of a substance?
a)
the difference between the kinetic energy and potential energy of a substance
b)
the average kinetic energy of the particles that make up a substance
c)
the total of the kinetic energy of the substance
d)
the kinetic and potential energies of all of the particles of a substance
22.
True or False
A renewable energy resource forms at a rate that is much slower thant the rate in which the resource is used.
A renewable energy resource forms at a rate that is much slower thant the rate in which the resource is used.
a)
False
b)
True
23.
True or False
Heat is the energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature to an object of lower temperature
Heat is the energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature to an object of lower temperature
a)
True
b)
False
24.
True or False
The kinetic theory of matter states that all of the particles that make up matter are in a fixed position.
The kinetic theory of matter states that all of the particles that make up matter are in a fixed position.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
True or False
Mechanical energy is the sum of an objects kinetic and potential energy.
Mechanical energy is the sum of an objects kinetic and potential energy.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
True or False
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources formed from the remains of ancient organisms.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources formed from the remains of ancient organisms.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
While on vacation, Carine rides in a hot-air balloon. To make the balloon rise, thepilot turns on a flame to warm the air inside the balloon. How does the air change?
a)
The motion of the particles increases.
b)
The air particles move closer together.
c)
The air changes to a different state of matter.
d)
The temperature of the air decreases.
28.
Deval drew the models below of particles in a substance. Which model best represents the particles in a solid?
a)
Option A
b)
Option B
c)
Option C
d)
Option D
29.
The amount of Kinetic Energy that an ice skater has on ice depends on what two factors?
a)
velocity and height
b)
velocity and how muscular their legs are
c)
mass and height
d)
mass and velocity
30.
Which phase of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
a)
liquid
b)
solid
c)
gas
d)
plasma
31.
As Wilma holds a pan over a fire, the water begins to boil, as shown in the figurebelow.Which process is indicated by the letter X?
a)
convection
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
insulation
32.
Which of the following is the transfer of energy as heat by the movement of a liquid or gas?
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
emission
33.
Inside a room, the air is often warmer near the ceiling than near the floor. Which of the following accounts for this difference?
a)
insulation
b)
convection
c)
conduction
d)
radiation
34.
Which type of energy involves harnessing heat produced within the Earth to generate electricity?
a)
nuclear energy
b)
geothermal energy
c)
solar energy
d)
hydroelectric energy
35.
Carly puts a metal spoon into a bowl of hot mashed potatoes, as shown in the figure below. Which of the following is most likely true of the spoon after five minutes?
a)
Its temperature increases significantly, but does not exceed the temperature of the potatoes.
b)
Its temperature decreases significantly.
c)
The potatoes will transfer thermal energy through convection to the spoon.
d)
The potatoes will transfer thermal energy through convection to the spoon.
36.
Which best describes an advantage of the using of nuclear energy as an energy source when compared to fossil fuels?
a)
Nuclear energy creates more land erosion.
b)
Nuclear energy destroys habitats.
c)
Nuclear energy produces less air pollution.
d)
Nuclear energy produces less harmful was on land.
37.
Energy exist in different forms. What type of energy is stored in food?
a)
chemical energy
b)
sound energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
electromagnetic energy
38.
Which of the following materials, if wrapped around an object, would best prevent the loss of energy as heat from that object?
a)
plastic
b)
iron
c)
gold
d)
copper
39.
Which of these is an example of the conversion of kinetic energy into gravitational potential energy:
a)
a thrown ball falling toward the ground after passing through the top part of its motion
b)
a roller coaster moving toward the top of a rise in the tracks
c)
a bicyclist coasting down a long hill
d)
a car engine moving the car forward
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