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Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
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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
25.
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
26.
Which of the following shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?
a)
A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.
b)
A candle glows brightly in the dark.
c)
A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.
d)
A battery causes a flashlight to shine.
27.
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
28.
People get energy from the food that they eat and transform that energy as they move. Which energy transformations occur as a student rapidly rubs the palms of his hands together?
a)
mechanical to thermal to electrical
b)
chemical to mechanical to thermal
c)
mechanical to chemical to sound
d)
chemical to sound to electrical
29.
Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?
a)
An e-reader
b)
a fan
c)
a manual pencil sharpener
d)
ipod
30.
The diagram shows a complete circuit with a battery and a buzzer making noise. This circuit works by transforming -
a)
chemical energy to electrical to sound.
b)
electrical energy to thermal to light.
c)
sound energy to electrical to chemical.
d)
mechanical energy to electrical to sound.
31.
A television works by transforming electrical energy into what other kinds of energy?
a)
Light, thermal, and sound
b)
Thermal, chemical, and solar
c)
Sound, mechanical, and electrical
d)
Light, chemical, and mechanical
32.
Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?
a)
chemical to mechanical to electrical to radiant
b)
radiant to electrical to sound
c)
chemical to radiant to mechanical to electrical
d)
electric to radiant to chemical
33.
Which of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?
a)
chemical to thermal
b)
light to chemical
c)
thermal to light
d)
chemical to electrical
34.
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
35.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states:
a)
Energy can created or destroyed but not transformed
b)
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only transformed
c)
Energy can't be created, destroyed or transformed
36.
According to the Law of Conservation of energy, the amount of energy before and after a reaction must be the same. Which statement below is true?
a)
The total amount of energy is conserved
b)
The total amount of energy is less after a reaction
c)
The total amount of energy is more after a reaction
37.
Which energy transformation below matches?
A book falling?
A book falling?
a)
chemical to sound and heat
b)
kinetic to sound and heat
c)
electrical to sound and heat
38.
Which energy transformation below matches?
Water moving over a dam to move a generator?
Water moving over a dam to move a generator?
a)
kinetic to chemical
b)
kinetic to electrical
c)
solar to electrical
39.
Which energy transformation below matches?
Green plants?
Green plants?
a)
chemical to mechanical
b)
chemical to heat
c)
solar to chemical
40.
Which energy transformation below matches?
Animals eating food?
Animals eating food?
a)
electrical to potential
b)
chemical to kinetic
c)
potential to chemical
41.
Which energy transformation below matches?
Burning coal or carbon-based fuel at a powerplant?
Burning coal or carbon-based fuel at a powerplant?
a)
chemical to heat to electrical
b)
mechanical to chemical to sound
c)
electrical to chemical to heat
42.
Which energy transformation below matches?
An electrical circuit?
An electrical circuit?
a)
chemical to heat, sound, light, mechanical
b)
solar to heat, sound, light, mechanical
c)
electrical to heat, sound, light, mechanical
43.
Potential or kinetic?
Stretched bow and arrow?
Stretched bow and arrow?
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
44.
Potential or kinetic?
Running?
Running?
a)
potential
b)
kinetic
45.
What do you need to add to kinetic energy in order to find an object’s mechanical energy?
a)
Kinetic Energy
b)
Gravitational Energy
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Potential Energy
46.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
47.
What force causes the carts to slow down?
a)
friction
b)
applying force
c)
gravity
d)
gravity and friction
48.
________ is the energy possessed by an object because of its motion.
a)
Power
b)
Force
c)
energy
d)
kinetic energy
49.
Where does the most potential energy exist on a roller coaster?
a)
The top of the coaster
b)
The bottom of the coaster
c)
The middle of the coaster
d)
It is the same anywhere on the coaster
50.
When the cart started rolling the energy transformation was ______.
a)
Potential to kinetic
b)
Kinetic to potential
c)
No energy was transformed
d)
Totally awesome dude!!!!!!
51.
The force that makes a roller coaster roll is...?
a)
Rocket Power
b)
Gravity
c)
Motors
d)
Gears
52.
If a drop is steeper, the roller coaster will go...
a)
Faster
b)
Crash
c)
Slower
d)
Stop
53.
What kind of energy is in flowerpot sitting on a windowsill?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
54.
What kind of energy is in a battery?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
55.
Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?
a)
a. a car parked on a steep hill
b)
b. a tennis ball rolling across the court
c)
c. a picture hanging on the wall
d)
d. a piece of coal before it's burned
56.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
57.
Which point has the most potential energy?
a)
G
b)
f
c)
b
d)
a
58.
Which 2 letters have the most kinetic energy
a)
W & Y
b)
X & Z
59.
How much potential energy is at the top of a hill on a rollar coaster ride
a)
100%
b)
50%
c)
0%
d)
20%
60.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
61.
At which point is kinetic energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
62.
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
63.
What kind of energy is in gasoline in a car tank (car is not on)?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
64.
What kind of energy is in a waving hand?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
65.
What kind of energy is in an acorn hanging from an oak tree?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
66.
What energy is pulling an arrow back
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
energy
67.
A rubber band has been pulled backward but hasn’t been let go yet.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
68.
A basketball is being held in the hands of a player.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
69.
Girl serving a volleyball
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
70.
What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
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