WorksheetsSTAAR Energy Types and Transformations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?
chemical to mechanical to electrical to radiant
radiant to electrical to sound
chemical to radiant to mechanical to electrical
electric to radiant to chemical
A Kindle reader
iPad
What is energy?
The ability to do work and cause change and move an object some distance.
The push and pull exerted on an object.
The relationship between matter and substances..
The feeling you get after drinking a Monster or Red Bull
What is nuclear energy?
Kinetic and potential energy that is stored and produced by an electrical field.
The potential energy an object has because of the movement of its molecules
The potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.
If the speed of an object increases, what also increases?
potential energy
solar energy
static energy
kinetic energy
What is chemical energy?
A form of potential energy that is stored in chemical bonds between atoms.
The potential energy an object has because of the movement of its molecules
Kinetic and potential energy that is stored and produced by an electrical field.
Energy sent out in the form of electromagnetic waves.
The molecules of a given substance are rapidly expanding at an excited state. What type of energy is present?
Mechanical Energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
Vibratory energy
The water turbine inside of a dam drives the generator which converts ................
Hydroelectric Power uses what source to create energy?
Fire
Air
Water
Rocks
Another word for Light Energy is ...
Thermal Energy
Electrical Energy
Radiant Energy
Chemical Energy
What is potential energy?
The energy an object has due to its atomic structure.
The energy an object has due to its chemical composition.
The energy an object has due to its motion.
The energy an object has due to its position or condition.
What is kinetic energy?
The energy an object has due to its position or condition
The energy an object has due to its motion
The energy an object has due to its chemical composition
The energy an object has due to its atomic structure
Which object has the most potential energy?
A ball resting on the ground.
A ball being thrown at 100 miles per hour.
A ball on top of a refrigerator.
A ball resting on the edge of a cliff.
At which point does the car on the roller coaster have the most potential energy?
a
b
c
d
