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Energy Transfer and Electric Currents

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following explains what happens when the light bulb lights up? When the switch is closed---

a)

energy moves through the wires and is changed into light energy in the bulb

b)

the bulb reflects sunlight until it shines brightly and makes heat energy.

c)

the physical properties of the battery are changed by the chemicals inside it

d)

the wires that connect the parts stop heat energy from flowing

2.

Students are using a hand-held generator to produce light energy. The light only lights up when the handle is turned.

What can the students do to change the amount of energy that enters the bulb?

a)

Place a filter over the light bulb

b)

Turn the handle at different speeds

c)

Change the handle to a smaller one

d)

Use a different bulb

3.

The illustration below shows a lamp that is plugged into an electrical outlet.

When the lamp is turned on and the bulb is lit, it shows that electrical energy–

a)

moves in straight lines

b)

is produced by moving water

c)

can be changed into light energy

d)

is the fastest moving form of energy

4.

Which of the following is evidence that electrical energy can be moved from place to place? Power plants that make electricity–

a)

cost quite a bit of money to build and run.

b)

are often very far from the places that receive the electricity.

c)

sometimes use moving water to make electricity.

d)

need people and materials in order to make electricity.

5.

Which of the following provides evidence that light energy can move from place to place?

a)

A flashlight turns on when the switch is moved.

b)

A light bulb gets hot when it is left on for a while.

c)

The deepest parts of the ocean are very dark.

d)

very distant stars can be seen in the night sky.

6.
The movement of electrically charged particles is 
a)
electric current
b)
electric circuit
c)
electric resistance
7.
A(n)    is a closed, or complete, path in which an electric
current flows.
a)
electric current
b)
electric circuit
c)
electric resistance
8.
A(n)    transforms mechanical energy to electric energy.
a)
solar cells
b)
fuel cells
c)
generators
9.
_____________ change sunlight into electric energy.
a)
batteries
b)
generators
c)
solar cells
10.

This is a complete circuit where everything is connected

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

c)

closed circuit

d)

open circuit

11.

this can be transformed into heat, light, or mechanical energy.

a)

magnetic field

b)

magnet

c)

electrical energy

d)

electromagnet

12.

Which word best matches the following definition:

The ability to do work

a)

Copper

b)

Energy

c)

Parallel circuit

13.

Energy can change forms, but it ____________goes away.

a)

always

b)

sometimes

c)

NEVER

d)

none of the above

14.

Energy moves in different ways, such as through:

a)

light

b)

heat

c)

sound

d)

electricity

e)

all of the above

15.

___________is a kind of energy.

a)

Structure

b)

Electricity

c)

Circuit

d)

Path

16.

Where does electricity in your home come from?

a)

power plants

b)

batteries

c)

generators

d)

all the above

17.

that which is needed to do work

____________ is needed to perform many tasks.

a)

energy

b)

transfer

c)

absorbed

d)

motion

18.

the transfer of energy from one subject or material to another OR one form of energy to another

a)

energy transfer

b)

light transfer

c)

sound energy

d)

electrical energy

19.

energy that allows us to SEE


Sunshine is an example

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

heat energy

d)

electrical energy

20.

energy that travels as waves through the air or water and vibrates the ear drum upon contact

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

heat energy

d)

electrical energy

21.

energy that causes a change in temperature between materials


The sun can cause ______________ from one place to another.

a)

heat transfer

b)

electrical energy

c)

light energy

22.

energy resulting from the flow (movement) of charged particles

The electrical current causes ______________.

a)

electrical energy

b)

heat energy

c)

light energy

23.

the flow of electricity energy through a circuit

a)

electric currents

b)

solar currents

c)

batteries

24.

a source of electricity


We had to use a ____________ for the window Christmas lights.

a)

battery

b)

circuit

c)

sound energy

d)

heat transfer

25.

True or false:

Electrical energy that flows through a circuit can be transferred into light energy, sound energy, mechanical energy, or heat energy

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Our field trip is next week....

a)

Monday

b)

Tuesday

c)

Wednesday

d)

Thursday