WorksheetsJML Energy Unit
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is energy?
a)
The mass of two forces
b)
The ability to do work
c)
Anything that has matter
d)
Anything that has mass and takes up space
2.
Which is an example of potential energy?
a)
Riding a bike down a path
b)
Jumping up and down
c)
Running a marathon
d)
A parked car
3.
This picture demonstrates:
a)
Gravitational potential to elastic potential
b)
Kinetic to gravitational potential
c)
Gravitational potential to kinetic
d)
Thermal to radiant
4.
Energy in motion is known as:
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Thermal
d)
Radiant
5.
Energy that is stored is called:
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Thermal
d)
Radiant
6.
A piece of candy is an example of:
a)
Potential energy
b)
Kinetic energy
7.
A book on a bookcase is an example of:
a)
Potential energy
b)
Kinetic energy
c)
Radiant energy
d)
Nuclear energy
8.
Which ball has the greatest potential energy?
a)
Ball A
b)
Ball B
c)
Ball C
d)
Ball D
9.
Solar panels used to provide power to a house is an example of:
a)
Thermal to radiant energy
b)
Gravitational potential to kinetic energy
c)
Elastic potential to kinetic energy
d)
Radiant energy to electrical energy
10.
Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy?
a)
A lamp that is on
b)
A book on a shelf
c)
Running a marathon
d)
Atoms splitting (fission) to produce electricity
11.
Which energy transformation occurs when you burn a candle?
a)
Thermal to Radiant
b)
Gravitational potential to kinetic
c)
Chemical to Radiant and Thermal
d)
Elastic potential to kinetic
12.
An alarm clock going off is an example of?
a)
Radiant energy
b)
Nuclear energy
c)
Gravitational potential energy
d)
Sound energy
13.
When a soccer ball is on a field, the energy it has just before being kicked is called
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
chemical energy
14.
Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?
a)
thermal -> electrical
b)
mechanical -> electrical
c)
chemical -> mechanical
d)
mechanical -> electromagnetic
15.
Energy transformations occur when...
a)
energy is created through conduction
b)
energy changes from one form to another
c)
two forces slide together that are touching
d)
a chemical reaction takes place
16.
The roller coaster cart has the most gravitational potential energy at position-
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
17.
Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> light energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
digesting an apple
d)
tanning bed
18.
What law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only be changed from one form to another?
a)
law of conservation of energy
b)
law of conservation of matter
c)
law of gravity
d)
law of proportions
19.
If each of the following objects were placed at an altitude of 50 feet above sea level, which one would have the most potential energy?
a)
a bucket full of water
b)
a drop of water
c)
an atom of hydrogen
d)
a molecule of water
20.
An example of something that stores chemical energy
a)
A battery
b)
A microwave
c)
The sun
d)
An electric lamp
21.
A volunteer stands with their nose to a bowling ball that is suspended from the ceiling, and then lets go. Will she be safe when it comes back?
a)
Yes. The total amount of energy an object has stays the same (Law of Conservation of Energy).
b)
No. She will be hit in the face.
c)
The ball will remain suspended in the air and won't return.
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