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WorksheetsEnergy Overview Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
What type of energy is pictured here?
potential
mechanical
electrical
genetic
Peter cooks a pastry in a pop-up toaster.
Which statement best explains how the toaster cooks the pastry?
When the toaster pops up, it transfers mechanical energy to the pastry.
When the toaster becomes warm, it transfers heat energy to the pastry.
When the toaster becomes bright, it transfers light energy to the pastry.
When the toaster is plugged in, it transfers chemical energy to the pastry.
Which best represents the use of mechanical energy?
a light bulb giving off heat
a candle providing light
a nail being hammered
a can rusting
Which form of energy is in firewood?
light
sound
kinetic
potential
A science class is divided into two groups. The first group plays loud music in a room that has thick carpet on the ceiling, walls, and floor. The second group is outside of the room but does not hear the music because the sound was
absorbed by the carpet
refracted by the carpet
reflected by the carpet
amplified by the carpet
Omar is demonstrating how to use a hand drill to his class. He turns the handle of the wheel which makes the bit on the end of the drill rotate. Omar explains that the drill makes holes in wood. Which kind of energy does the hand drill most likely use to make holes in wood?
electrical
heat
light
mechanical
Louis needs light to read his book. He turns on a lamp. What type of energy powers the lamp?
heat
chemical
electrical
mechanical
Many people ride a bicycle for fun and exercise. Some people ride a bicycle to work because it saves money and benefits the environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels. Which of these is not an example of the bike using mechanical energy?
The pedals, gears, and chain help turn the wheels.
The wheels turn when the bicycle moves.
The front wheel guides the bicycle as it moves.
The reflector allows the bicycle to be seen at night.
Which best describes a parallel circuit?
Electricity flows along one pathway.
The flow of electricity comes from one source.
Electricity flows along more than one pathway.
The flow of electricity comes from more than one source.
A light bulb is connected to a battery by a wire as shown. What happens when the wire is removed from the light bulb?
The light bulb stops shining.
The wire produces electricity.
The light bulb glows brighter.
The battery loses power.
Look at the objects in the picture. All of them help people observe the world by —
reflecting light
refracting light
restoring light
blocking light
What process forms an image in a mirror?
absorbing light
reflecting light
refracting light
transmitting light
