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Energy Transformation

Total questions: 139

Worksheet time: 2hrs 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

What type of energy transformation occurs, when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly?

a)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

b)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

2.

What is the energy transformation that occurs in an electric pencil sharpener?

a)

mechanical energy to electrical energy

b)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

c)

radiant energy to sound energy

d)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

3.

Which object shows an energy transformation from electrical to mechanical?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric fan?

a)

electrical energy to mechanical energy

b)

radiant energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to radiant energy

d)

electrical energy to nuclear energy

5.

What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric hot that is turned on?

a)

thermal energy to electrical energy

b)

electrical energy to thermal energy

c)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

6.

When a car burns gasoline it creates hot air to move the pistons in the engine, which causes the car to move. What energy transformation occur from the fuel to the movement of a car?

a)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

b)

thermal energy to chemical energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to thermal energy to mechanical energy

d)

chemical energy to electrical energy

7.
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
8.
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
9.
what type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
10.
Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Thermal
b)
Solar
c)
Electrical
d)
None
11.
A hairdryer converts -- 
a)
electrical energy into chemical
b)
electrical energy into thermal
c)
chemical energy into mechanical
d)
thermal energy into mechanical
12.
A student listens to music with a digital music player, similar to the one shown below. Which best describes the energy transformations that take place in the music player?
a)
Mechanical to chemical to electrical
b)
Chemical to sound to electrical
c)
Chemical to electrical to sound
d)
Electrical to heat to sound
13.
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
14.
Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> thermal and light energy?
a)
tanning bed
b)
candle burning
c)
windmill turning
d)
solar calcultor
15.
Which items would have this energy transformation: kinetic energy -> sound energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
windmill turning
d)
playing a violin
16.
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
17.
Which items would have this energy transformation: nuclear energy -> electrical energy?
a)
tree growing fruit
b)
nuclear power plant
c)
solar calculator
d)
windmill turning
18.
Which items would have this energy transformation: light energy -> chemical energy?
a)
tree growing fruit
b)
person running
c)
solar calculator
d)
windmill turning
19.
Which items would have this energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal energy?
a)
turning on a flashlight
b)
person running
c)
iron for your clothes
d)
candle burning
20.
Which items would have this energy transformation: light energy -> electrical energy?
a)
solar calculator
b)
turning on a flashlight
c)
candle burning
d)
a toaster
21.

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

a)

Chemical --> Radiant

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Radiant --> Chemical

d)

Mechanical --> Thermal

22.

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

a)

Chemical --> Radiant

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Radiant --> Chemical

d)

Mechanical --> Thermal

23.

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

a)

Chemical --> Radiant

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Radiant --> Chemical

d)

Mechanical --> Thermal

24.

What do sound energy, radiant energy, and thermal energy all have in common?

a)

They're all forms of kinetic energy

b)

They're all made of similar atoms and molecules

c)

They're all made by plants during photosynthesis

d)

All of these choices

25.

What do sound energy, radiant energy, and thermal energy all have in common?

a)

They're all forms of kinetic energy

b)

They're all made of similar atoms and molecules

c)

They're all made by plants during photosynthesis

d)

All of these choices

26.

What do sound energy, radiant energy, and thermal energy all have in common?

a)

They're all forms of kinetic energy

b)

They're all made of similar atoms and molecules

c)

They're all made by plants during photosynthesis

d)

All of these choices

27.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
28.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
29.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
30.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
31.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
32.
What is energy changing from one form to another?
a)
energy conservation
b)
energy transformation
c)
energy creation
d)
mechanical energy
33.
What is energy changing from one form to another?
a)
energy conservation
b)
energy transformation
c)
energy creation
d)
mechanical energy
34.
What is energy changing from one form to another?
a)
energy conservation
b)
energy transformation
c)
energy creation
d)
mechanical energy
35.
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
36.
what type of energy is stored in a battery?
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
37.
When you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
38.
Solar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Solar
c)
Sound
d)
Electrical
39.
Mechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Mechanical
c)
Electrical
d)
Potential
40.
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
41.
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
42.
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
43.
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
44.
What energy is given off when a cell phone rings?
a)
Sound Energy
b)
Gravitational Energy
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Nuclear Energy
45.
Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster?
a)
chemical to electric
b)
electric to thermal
c)
kinetic to chemical
d)
thermal to potential
46.
Can you create energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
47.
Can you create energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
48.
Can you destroy energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
49.
Can you destroy energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
50.
A hot air balloon has the following energy transformations__________.
a)
Thermal-Chemical-Electrical
b)
Chemical-thermal-mechanical 
c)
Thermal-Mechanical 
d)
Thermal-Chemical
51.
A hot air balloon has the following energy transformations__________.
a)
Thermal-Chemical-Electrical
b)
Chemical-thermal-mechanical 
c)
Thermal-Mechanical 
d)
Thermal-Chemical
52.
A hot air balloon has the following energy transformations__________.
a)
Thermal-Chemical-Electrical
b)
Chemical-thermal-mechanical 
c)
Thermal-Mechanical 
d)
Thermal-Chemical
53.
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
54.
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
55.
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
56.
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
57.

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

58.

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

59.
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
60.
Turning on a lamp is an example of energy transformation from electrical to 3 forms of energy. Which of these is NOT created by the lamp?
a)
radiant
b)
light
c)
heat
d)
chemical
61.
Which of the following energy transfers occurs when food is digested?
a)
chemical to mechanical
b)
radiant to nuclear
c)
mechanical to potential
d)
thermal to chemical
62.
In energy transformations, "wasted energy" usually takes what form?
a)
heat
b)
chemical energy
c)
light
d)
sound waves
63.
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
64.
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
65.

A lamp begins with electrical energy when plugged in and turns into _________ energy when the light comes on.

a)

mechanical

b)

kinetic

c)

radiant

d)

sound

66.

What type of energy transformation happens in hydro-electric power?

a)

kinetic to potential

b)

sound to mechanical

c)

chemical to electrical

d)

mechanical to electrical

67.

What type of energy transformation happens in hydro-electric power?

a)

kinetic to potential

b)

sound to mechanical

c)

chemical to electrical

d)

mechanical to electrical

68.

What type of energy transformation happens in hydro-electric power?

a)

kinetic to potential

b)

sound to mechanical

c)

chemical to electrical

d)

mechanical to electrical

69.

What type of energy transformation happens in hydro-electric power?

a)

kinetic to potential

b)

sound to mechanical

c)

chemical to electrical

d)

mechanical to electrical

70.

Which of the following energy transformations occur when the lamp is plugged into the outlet and the bulb is inserted into the lamp?

a)

thermal - electrical - light

b)

electrical - light - thermal

c)

light - thermal - electrical

d)

electrical - thermal - light

71.

Two friends decide to go to the park and watch a movie on a computer. The computer runs on battery power. What energy transformation is occurring from the battery to the light being given off by the computer?

a)

chemical - light - sound

b)

mechanical - chemical - electrical

c)

mechanical - electrical - light

d)

chemical - electrical - light

72.

What type of energy is electrons flowing through a wire?

a)

Electrical energy

b)

Chemical energy

c)

Kinetic energy

d)

Mechanical energy

73.

What type of energy is stored in batteries or food?

a)

Potential energy

b)

Thermal energy

c)

Chemical energy

d)

Mechanical energy

74.

Energy that transfers heat is?

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Potential energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Kinetic energy

75.
What is an example of Radiant energy?
a)
Electromagnetic waves
b)
Burning Logs
c)
Vibrations
d)
Gravitational potential
76.
Which is an example of sound energy?
a)
light energy
b)
plucking a guitar string
c)
turning the lights on
d)
splitting nuclei
77.
"Energy can be transformed from one form into another or transformed from one region or another, but energy cannot be created or destroyed."
Which law is this?
a)
Law of Conservation of Mass
b)
Newton's Second Law
c)
Law of Conservation of Energy
d)
Newton's Third Law
78.
"Energy can be transformed from one form into another or transformed from one region or another, but energy cannot be created or destroyed."
Which law is this?
a)
Law of Conservation of Mass
b)
Newton's Second Law
c)
Law of Conservation of Energy
d)
Newton's Third Law
79.
"Energy can be transformed from one form into another or transformed from one region or another, but energy cannot be created or destroyed."
Which law is this?
a)
Law of Conservation of Mass
b)
Newton's Second Law
c)
Law of Conservation of Energy
d)
Newton's Third Law
80.
You have just turned on a fan.
What type of energy is this?
a)
Electric
b)
Radiant
c)
Nuclear
d)
Thermal
81.
What energy is given off when a cell phone rings?
a)
Sound Energy
b)
Gravitational Energy
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Nuclear Energy
82.
What is the best example of a machine that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy and sound energy?
a)
an electric toothbrush
b)
a toaster
c)
a flashlight
d)
an iron
83.
What best describes the energy conversion that occurs when you turn on a hair dryer?
a)
electric to kinetic to thermal and sound
b)
chemical to thermal to light and sound
c)
nuclear to electrical to thermal and sound
d)
kinetic to light to thermal and sound
84.
What best describes the energy conversion that takes place in a microwave oven?
a)
electrical to light to thermal
b)
chemical to thermal to light
c)
electrical to thermal to sound
d)
nuclear to thermal to chemical
85.
Turning on a lamp is an example of energy transformation from electrical to 3 forms of energy. Which of these is NOT created by the lamp?
a)
radiant
b)
light
c)
heat
d)
chemical
86.
What kind of energy transformation takes place in this system?
a)
chemical to electrical to light
b)
electrical to chemical to light
c)
electrical to light to chemical
d)
light to chemical to electrical
87.
Which is an example of radiant energy to thermal energy transformation?
a)
a greenhouse
b)
an electric stovetop
c)
an electric stove
d)
a car's brakes
88.
What is the best example of a device that converts electrical energy to thermal energy?
a)
a toaster
b)
a clock radio
c)
a flashlight
d)
an electric toothbrush
89.
What two forms of energy are given off by a burning candle?
a)
heat and light
b)
mechanical and electrical
c)
nuclear and light
d)
potential and heat
90.
What is the best example of a device that converts electrical energy to light and sound?
a)
a clock radio
b)
a toaster
c)
a flashlight
d)
an electric toothbrush
91.
A hairdryer converts -- 
a)
electrical energy into chemical
b)
electrical energy into thermal
c)
chemical energy into mechanical
d)
thermal energy into mechanical
92.
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
93.
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
94.
What do we call a change from one form of Energy to another?
a)
Energy change
b)
Energy transformation
c)
Energy conversion
d)
Energy creation
95.
What do we call a change from one form of Energy to another?
a)
Energy change
b)
Energy transformation
c)
Energy conversion
d)
Energy creation
96.
Gravitational Potential Energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 
a)
Height and Mass
b)
Friction and Movement
c)
Mass and Movement
d)
Height and Friction 
97.
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
98.

Which energy transformation is shown in this picture?

a)

chemical -----> light

b)

light -----> mechanical

c)

mechanical -----> chemical

d)

chemical -----> mechanical

99.

Which energy transformation below occurs in a blow dryer?

a)

electrical ----> thermal

b)

electrical -----> chemical

c)

chemical -----> thermal

d)

thermal ------> electrical

100.

What type of potential energy does a match have?

a)

thermal energy

b)

light energy

c)

chemical energy

d)

electrical energy

101.

This diagram is showing which of the following transformations?

a)

light energy ----> thermal energy

b)

thermal energy ----> light energy

c)

light energy ----> chemical energy

d)

chemical energy ----> light energy

102.

This diagram is showing which of the following transformations?

a)

light energy ----> thermal energy

b)

thermal energy ----> light energy

c)

light energy ----> chemical energy

d)

chemical energy ----> light energy

103.

Which transformation best explains what happens in a glow stick when you shake it to make it glow?

a)

chemical to mechanical

b)

mechanical to chemical

c)

light to chemical

d)

chemical to light

104.

Which transformation best explains what happens in a glow stick when you shake it to make it glow?

a)

chemical to mechanical

b)

mechanical to chemical

c)

light to chemical

d)

chemical to light

105.

Which energy transformation best explains what happens in a plant during photosynthesis in which sugar and carbon dioxide are produced?

a)

chemical to light

b)

mechanical to chemical

c)

light to chemical

d)

light to mechanical

106.

Which of the following forms of energy are kinetic?

a)

sound energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

light energy

d)

all of the above

107.

Which of the following forms of energy are kinetic?

a)

sound energy

b)

thermal energy

c)

light energy

d)

all of the above

108.

Creating a fire in your fireplace with logs and a match would best be an example of which energy transformation?

a)

mechanical energy to light energy

b)

chemical energy to thermal energy

c)

chemical energy to electrical energy

d)

thermal energy to chemical energy

109.

Creating a fire in your fireplace with logs and a match would best be an example of which energy transformation?

a)

mechanical energy to light energy

b)

chemical energy to thermal energy

c)

chemical energy to electrical energy

d)

thermal energy to chemical energy

110.
What two groups can all forms of energy be classified into?
a)
Mechanical & Potential
b)
Potential & Thermal
c)
Potential & Kinetic
d)
Chemical & Mechanical
111.
What two groups can all forms of energy be classified into?
a)
Mechanical & Potential
b)
Potential & Thermal
c)
Potential & Kinetic
d)
Chemical & Mechanical
112.
Kinetic energy depends on which two things?
a)
velocity and acceleration
b)
mass
c)
mass and momentum
d)
velocity and mass
113.
The sun’s energy used by green plants to produce food is an example oflight energy being converted to what other form of energy?
a)
kinetic energy
b)
heat energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
chemical 
114.
What form of energy comes from the sun?
a)
electrical
b)
mechanical
c)
chemical
d)
solar
115.
What form of energy comes from the sun?
a)
electrical
b)
mechanical
c)
chemical
d)
solar
116.
When you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
117.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that...
a)
energy can be destroyed
b)
energy can not be created or destroyed
c)
energy can only be destroyed using the force
118.
Friction causes energy to be transformed from KE to what?
a)
PGE
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
elastic
119.
Friction causes energy to be transformed from KE to what?
a)
PGE
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
elastic
120.
What is energy changing from one form to another?
a)
energy conservation
b)
energy transformation
c)
energy creation
d)
mechanical energy
121.
What is energy changing from one form to another?
a)
energy conservation
b)
energy transformation
c)
energy creation
d)
mechanical energy
122.
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
123.
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
124.
A battery converts what type of energy to another?
a)
sound to kinetic
b)
light to heat
c)
mechanical to electrical
d)
chemical to electrical
125.
Can you destroy energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
126.
Can you create energy?
a)
Yes
b)
No
127.
What type of energy is in this picture?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Sound
128.
Inside a power plant, coal is burned to produce hot gases.  What type of energy conversion takes place as hot gases cause turbines to move?
a)
Thermal energy to chemical energy
b)
Thermal energy to kinetic energy
c)
electrical energy to kinetic energy
d)
Kinetic energy to thermal energy
129.
Which type of energy is converted when fireworks release heat, light, and sound?
a)
Kinetic energy
b)
Elastic Potentail energy
c)
Chemical potential energy
d)
Electromagnetic energy
130.
Which type of energy is converted when fireworks release heat, light, and sound?
a)
Kinetic energy
b)
Elastic Potentail energy
c)
Chemical potential energy
d)
Electromagnetic energy
131.
What type of energy transfer is taking place as the coils in a toaster heat?
a)
Chemical to thermal
b)
Nuclear to electrical
c)
Thermal to mechanical
d)
Electrical to radiant
132.
What energy conversion occurs when a person rubs his or her hands together rapidly?
a)
Electrical energy to thermal energy
b)
Electrical energy to chemical energy
c)
Thermal energy to kinetic energy
d)
Kinetic energy to thermal energy
133.
What energy conversion occurs when a person rubs his or her hands together rapidly?
a)
Electrical energy to thermal energy
b)
Electrical energy to chemical energy
c)
Thermal energy to kinetic energy
d)
Kinetic energy to thermal energy
134.
 An automobile engine converts the chemical energy in gasoline mostly into heat and
a)
Nuclear energy
b)
Light energy
c)
Electromagnetic energy
d)
Mechanical energy
135.
 An automobile engine converts the chemical energy in gasoline mostly into heat and
a)
Nuclear energy
b)
Light energy
c)
Electromagnetic energy
d)
Mechanical energy
136.
A gasoline engine only converts about 15% of the chemical energy of gasoline into mechanical energy.  What other energy transformation is taking place in the gasoline?
a)
Chemical to thermal
b)
Nuclear to chemical
c)
Electrical to thermal
d)
Mechanical to nuclear
137.
A gasoline engine only converts about 15% of the chemical energy of gasoline into mechanical energy.  What other energy transformation is taking place in the gasoline?
a)
Chemical to thermal
b)
Nuclear to chemical
c)
Electrical to thermal
d)
Mechanical to nuclear
138.
A golf ball rest on a tee as shown in the picture.  What type of potential energy is stored in the golf ball based on its position?
a)
Heat
b)
Chemical
c)
Elastic
d)
Gravitational
139.
A golf ball rest on a tee as shown in the picture.  What type of potential energy is stored in the golf ball based on its position?
a)
Heat
b)
Chemical
c)
Elastic
d)
Gravitational