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Investigating Forms of Energy

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The path through which an electric current can flow is a

a)

light energy

b)

reflection

c)

closed circuit

d)

pictionary

2.

Energy of motion is called

a)

mechanical energy

b)

potential energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

closed circuit

3.

A form of energy which our eyes can detect is called

a)

sound energy

b)

potential energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

light energy

4.

Matter that light travels through is called

a)

sound energy

b)

medium

c)

energy

d)

electric current

5.

The path through which an electric current cannot flow is called a(n)

a)

open circuit

b)

closed circuit

c)

energy

d)

medium

6.

The bouncing back of light rays from a surface is called

a)

sound energy

b)

electric energy

c)

closed circuit

d)

reflection

7.

The bending of light as it moves through one medium into another is called

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

mechanical energy

d)

potential energy

8.

The energy produced by vibrations is called

a)

potential energy

b)

sound energy

c)

electric energy

d)

medium

9.

The energy related to the temperature of an object or a substance is called

a)

thermal energy

b)

electric energy

c)

light energy

d)

sound energy

10.

Students made a data table showing their observations from an investigation.

Based on the data in the table, which of the following is the best conclusion?

a)

Students observed a change in thermal energy.

b)

Students observed a decrease in temperature.

c)

Students observed a change color and mass.

d)

Students observed a decrease in volume.

11.

A technical drawing of an alarm clock is shown below. An alarm clock requires energy to work properly. Which of these is an example of how the parts of the alarm clock use mechanical energy?

a)

The legs hold the clock upright.

b)

The hands move around the face of the clock.

c)

The glow-in-the-dark paint spots shine brightly at night.

d)

The battery completes a circuit to power the clock.

12.

The diagram shows a lamp, a candle and a wood block. The lamp demonstrates thermal energy because

a)

energy moves in a circuit that powers the lamp.

b)

allows us to see the candle and wood block.

c)

temperature of the candle changes.

d)

allows us to hear that is vibrating.

13.

Many household appliances use or produce energy. Which of these correctly describes some of the types of energy these appliances use or produce?

a)

Toaster

Electrical energy for power

Thermal energy toasts bread

b)

Microwave

Electrical energy for power

Light energy turns the rotating plate

c)

Blender

Mechanical energy spins the blades

Light energy makes loud noise

d)

Lamp

Mechanical energy turns the switch

Sound energy lights the bulb

14.

A ceiling fan uses and produces energy of all types.

Which of these is NOT a way that a ceiling fan uses or produces energy?

a)

Fan blades use mechanical energy to turn and move air.

b)

Light bulbs produce light energy.

c)

Mechanical energy is used to pull the pull chains.

d)

Fan blades use sound energy to light the bulbs.

15.

What should students change so that all of the bulbs will light?

a)

Remove bulbs A and B

b)

Use only one battery, instead of two batteries

c)

Connect the wire between bulbs A and B

d)

Connect the batteries with like ends together

16.

Which of the light bulbs shown will NOT light up if the circuit is used just as it is shown?

a)

Light bulbs B and C only

b)

Light bulbs A, D and E only

c)

Light bulbs E, C and B only

d)

Light bulbs A and E only

17.

They brainstorm ways to light the bulbs in the circuit. Their list is shown.

I. Connect the wire between bulbs A and B

II. Move bulbs B and C next to bulb D

III. Remove bulb D

IV. Add a battery between bulbs A and B

V. Connect the batteries with unlike ends together

Which of the following ways will light all of the light bulbs in this circuit?

a)

I and IV

b)

I, III, and IV

c)

II and IV

d)

I and V

18.

They brainstorm ways to keep the bulbs unlit. Their list is shown.

I. Cut the wire between bulbs B and C

II. Remove bulb D

III. Remove bulb C

IV. Remove one battery

V. Connect the batteries with like ends together

Which of the following ways will result in NONE of the light bulbs lighting in this circuit?

a)

I and IV

b)

III and IV

c)

II only

d)

V only

19.

What needs to be done for only the red bulbs to light up?

a)

Close switches W and X. Leave switches Y and Z open.

b)

Leave switches W and X open. Close switches Y and Z.

c)

Close switches W, X and Z. Leave switch Y open.

d)

Leave switch W, X and Z open. Close switch

20.

What will happen if switches X and Y are left open, while the other switches are closed?

a)

All three bulbs will light.

b)

The red bulbs will shine more brightly than the blue bulb.

c)

Only the blue bulb will light.

d)

Only one red bulb will light

21.

Which of these correctly describes the energy that makes the carousel turn?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

22.

Which of these objects uses the same source of energy as the headphones?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

Which of these is NOT an example of the bicycle using mechanical energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.

A lamp uses electrical energy to produce what two other kinds of energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

25.

What form of energy cause a hot-air balloon to rise into the air?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

26.

Which of the following could be used to complete the table?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

27.

What is happening in this picture?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

28.

What is happening in this picture?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

29.

Students often use a hand lens to make small objects appear larger. A hand lens makes objects appear larger because the lens-

a)

increases the light’s strength

b)

changes the color of the light

c)

bends light passing through it

d)

converts light energy to heat

30.

Which word best describes how light reacts when passing from air through water?

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

reconstroction

d)

retraction

31.

Light travels through air, water, glass and many other materials. What path does it travel to get from one place to another?

a)

sideways

b)

back and forth

c)

straight

d)

up and down

32.

Light bends as it passes through a lens. This is called what?

a)

Reflection

b)

Diffraction

c)

Refraction

d)

Dilation

33.
prism
a)
reflection
b)
refraction
c)
absorption
34.
The pictures shows what a student observed when he looked through a hand lens at a penny.
What happens to light passing through a hand lens that makes the image of the penny appear larger? The light is-
a)
absorbed
b)
reflected
c)
refracted
d)
stopped
35.
The illustration shows a light ray striking an object.
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is-
a)
absorbed
b)
stopped
c)
reflected
d)
refracted
36.
Why does the lower part of the child appear so much different in size from the upper part?
a)
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are refracted.
b)
The light rays that travel through water and then into air are enlarged.
c)
The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reflected.
d)
The light rays that travel through air and then into water are reduced.