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Energy: Matter in Motion (4th Period)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is the ability to do work.

2.

Energy that is stored is called __________ energy.

a)

potential

b)

mechanical

c)

kinetic

d)

chemical

3.

________ energy is the energy of motion.

a)

Potential

b)

Mechinical

c)

Kinetic

d)

Chemical

4.

_________ energy is the total kinetic and potential energy of a system.

a)

Radiant

b)

Electrical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Nuclear

5.

Radiant energy is energy transmitted in the form of _____ through _____ or some medium.

a)

flats; space

b)

waves; space

c)

waves; x-rays

d)

water; waves

6.

Microwaves cause certain molecules to vibrate rapidly, which then transmit energy to neighboring molecules. Microwaves have the greatest effect on ______.

a)

fats

b)

proteins

c)

sugars

d)

water

7.

Temperature is __________________.

a)

another term for heat

b)

an indirect measure of molecular motion

c)

the measure of the average potential energy of individual molecules

d)

All of the above.

8.

The heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of water one degree C is a ____________.

a)

calorie

b)

joule

c)

kilocalorie

d)

vaporization

9.

A oven cooks food by using nuclear energy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Metals conduct heat faster than other materials because of the motion of electrons.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

Low-frequency electromagnetic waves of radiant energy.

a)

microwaves

b)

tidal waves

c)

drip waves

d)

tsunami waves

12.

____ is an energy transfer from one body to another caused by a temperature difference the two

a)

Fire

b)

Flames

c)

Heat

d)

Fuego