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Energy 4-6

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mechanical energy
a)
energy built up before being in motion
b)
energy released in a chemical reaction
c)
energy of motion
d)
sum of kinetic and potential energy
2.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
3.
What is energy changing from one form to another?
a)
energy conservation
b)
energy transformation
c)
energy creation
d)
mechanical energy
4.
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
5.
what type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
6.
Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
7.

Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.

a)

Thermal

b)

Solar

c)

Electrical

d)

None

8.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
9.
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
10.
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
11.
Energy you get from eating an apple
a)
nuclear energy
b)
electromagnetic energy
c)
sound energy
d)
chemical energy
12.
What energy is given off when a cell phone rings?
a)
Sound Energy
b)
Gravitational Energy
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Nuclear Energy
13.
Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster?
a)
chemical to electric
b)
electric to thermal
c)
kinetic to chemical
d)
thermal to potential
14.
Can you create energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
15.
Can you destroy energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
16.
Making a Fruit Smoothie is YUMMY!
Plug a Blender into the wall outlet, and you're ready to go. 
Which choice below BEST shows the energy transformation of making a smoothie?
a)
Electrical to Kinetic
b)
Electrical to Chemical
c)
Mechanical to Sound
d)
Kinetic to Thermal
17.
Mr. Huff's students are complaining that it is hot in the classroom. He plugs in a fan and turns it on, what energy transformation now occurs?
a)
mechanical to electrical
b)
electrical to mechanical
c)
chemical to mechanical
d)
electromagnetic to mechanical
18.
In a nuclear power plant, uranium atoms are split in a process called “fission.”  This releases a tremendous amount of energy.  In order to provide this energy to factories and homes, the power plant converts the energy to –
a)
water
b)
oil
c)
natural gas
d)
electricity 
19.
What is produced during ALL energy transformations?
a)
Sound Energy
b)
Mechanical Energy
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Chemical Energy
20.

Which choice below is most like a pendulum, for demonstrating Potential and Kinetic Energy?

a)

Roller Coaster

b)

Kicking a Soccer Ball

c)

A Water Slide

d)

A Swing Set

21.
Which items would have this energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal energy and light energy?
a)
toaster
b)
candle burning
c)
windmill turning
d)
Iron for your clothes
22.
Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> mechanical energy?
a)
person running
b)
candle burning
c)
windmill turning
d)
playing a violin
23.
Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> electrical, light and thermal energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
digesting an apple
d)
tanning bed
24.

These forms of energy are types of potential energy. (check all that apply)

a)

chemical

b)

Electric (current)

c)

Elastic

d)

Electric (static)

e)

Light

25.

These forms of energy are types of kinetic energy. (check all that apply)

a)

Chemical

b)

Electric (current)

c)

Elastic

d)

Electric (static)

e)

Light

26.

These forms of energy are types of potential energy. (check all that apply)

a)

Motion (Mechanical)

b)

Graviational

c)

Nuclear

d)

Sound

e)

Thermal

27.

These forms of energy are types of kinetic energy. (check all that apply)

a)

Motion (Mechanical)

b)

Graviational

c)

Nuclear

d)

Sound

e)

Thermal

28.

The internal energy of a substance due to the movement of the particles within that substance is called:

a)

chemical energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

light energy

29.

Energy stored in the bonds of atoms:

a)

chemical energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

light energy

30.

Energy stored by stretching or compressing:

a)

chemical energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

elastic energy

d)

light energy

31.

Energy transferred by the rapid movement of electromagnetic fields :

a)

chemical energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

elastic energy

d)

light energy

32.

Energy transferred by the vibration of an object :

a)

chemical energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

sound energy

d)

light energy

33.

Energy stored due to an object's mass and height :

a)

gravitational energy

b)

electric (current) energy

c)

electric (static) energy

d)

light energy

34.

Energy stored due to a buildup of charges (electrons or ions) :

a)

gravitational energy

b)

electric (current) energy

c)

electric (static) energy

d)

light energy

35.

Energy transferred by the movement of charge and energy from one place to another.

a)

gravitational energy

b)

electric (current) energy

c)

electric (static) energy

d)

light energy

36.

Energy transferred by the movement of an object from one place to another.

a)

gravitational energy

b)

electric (current) energy

c)

motion (mechanical)

d)

light energy

37.

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.

a)

gravitational energy

b)

electric (current) energy

c)

nuclear

d)

light energy