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Science Unit: Force, Motion, and Energy Review

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Which form of energy does a moving object possess?

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

chemical energy

2.

7. Which energy transformation occurs in a flat iron?

a)

electrical energy to heat

b)

mechanical energy to light

c)

chemical energy to sound energy

d)

chemical energy to electrical energy

3.

8. How does energy transform when strumming a guitar?

a)

electrical energy to light energy

b)

chemical energy to light energy

c)

chemical energy to sound energy

d)

mechanical energy to sound energy

4.

1. Which form of energy does a moving object possess?

a)

light energy

b)

sound energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

chemical energy

5.

7. Which energy transformation occurs in a flat iron?

a)

electrical energy to heat

b)

mechanical energy to light

c)

chemical energy to sound energy

d)

chemical energy to electrical energy

6.

8. How does energy transform when strumming a guitar?

a)

electrical energy to light energy

b)

chemical energy to light energy

c)

chemical energy to sound energy

d)

mechanical energy to sound energy

7.

Energy is...

a)

the temperature outside.

b)

when something moves.

c)

the ability to cause change

d)

does not exist in our daily lives.

8.

Select the two examples of kinetic energy.

a)

A rock sitting at the top of a hill.

b)

A car driving down the highway

c)

A dog playing fetch

d)

A stretched rubber band, but not moving.

9.

What is the force that moves over a certain distance?

a)

Work

b)

Energy

c)

Mechanical

d)

Kinetic

10.

Mechanical energy is the sum of which two types of energy?

a)

Kinetic and Potential

b)

Potential & Work

c)

Gravitational and Force

d)

Radiant & Electrical

11.

A burning fire is an example of which type of energy?

a)

Electrical

b)

Nuclear

c)

Thermal

d)

Potential

12.

Which is an example of radiant or light energy?

a)

A book on a desk

b)

Someone eating a meal

c)

A dog

d)

The Sun

13.
The Theory of the Conservation of Energy states -
a)
Energy can be created, just not destroyed. It changes its form from one type to another.
b)
Energy can never be created nor destroyed. It can only change its form from one type to another.
c)
The total energy in our Universe changes, as different forms of energies can be transformed from each other under certain circumstances.
d)
Energy transformations do not passively occur in our lives, rather we actively make use of energies and transform energies.
14.
A lamp that plugs into a wall socket draws energy which flows through a thin wire in the bulb causing it to glow. What energy transformations are taking place?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
mechanical → sound → light
c)
thermal → solar → electrical
d)
electrical → thermal → light
15.
Which type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?
a)
chemical → thermal → electrical
b)
chemical → electrical → light
c)
thermal → chemical → light
d)
chemical → electrical → chemical
16.
Some students observing a classroom device being used, noticed the below energy transformations. 
Electrical → Mechanical → Sound
Which device were the students most likely observing?
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.
17.
What is the energy transformation?
a)
Electrical to Electromagnetic
b)
Mechanical to Electrical
c)
Electrical to Thermal
d)
Kinetic to Sound
18.
The Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Thermal
c)
Potential
d)
Electrical
19.
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
20.

In what

situation can

holding a box

considered as

work?

a)

We move the

box to another

place

b)

We hold the

box

21.

Work is done only

when

a)

a force moves

an object

b)

a force stops

an object

22.

Pushing a box across the room

a)

Work

b)

No Work

23.

Carrying a baby

a)

Work

b)

No Work

24.

Holding a backpack

a)

Work

b)

No Work

25.

Lifting weights

a)

Work

b)

No Work

26.

Holding a cell phone

a)

Work

b)

No Work

27.

Is this an example of work?

a)

Yes

b)

No

28.

Is this an example of work?

a)

Yes

b)

No!

29.

To describe this car's motion, a student should use its -

a)

Friction

b)

Direction and Speed

c)

Potential Energy

d)

Inertia

30.

What kind of energy do all moving objects have?

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

31.

Which labeled part in this picture has evidence of kinetic energy?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

32.

Does this image show Kinetic Energy or Potential Energy?

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

33.

The book resting on top of the book shelf has more ___________________ energy than the book on the lower shelf?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

34.

This picture shows an object that has _____________________ energy?

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

35.

At which area on the roller coaster would a roller coaster car have the most kinetic energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

At which area on the roller coaster would a roller coaster car have the most potential energy?

a)

A

b)

C

c)

B

d)

E

37.
All moving objects have ----
a)
electrical force
b)
kinetic energy 
c)
potential energy
d)
frictional force 
38.
Force the opposes motion between 2 surfaces
a)
force
b)
Newton
c)
friction
d)
net force
39.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
40.
What does friction produce?
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
heat
d)
gravity
41.

Which of the following materials is likely to have least friction

a)

Wood

b)

Cardboard

c)

Glass

d)

Paper

42.

The ability to do work or cause change.

a)

work

b)

force

c)

motion

d)

energy

43.

An object's change in position relative to a reference point.

a)

work

b)

force

c)

motion

d)

energy

44.

Force exerted on an object that causes it to move

a)

work

b)

force

c)

motion

d)

energy

45.

A push or a pull.

a)

work

b)

force

c)

motion

d)

energy

46.

What does letter A represent

a)

object providing force

b)

object receiving force

c)

gravity

d)

friction

47.

What does letter D represent

a)

object providing force

b)

unbalanced force

c)

gravity

d)

friction

48.
The girls in this picture represent ________ forces. 
a)
kinetic
b)
balanced
c)
unbalanced
d)
chemical
49.
If I kick a soccer ball across the field, what vocabulary word tells me why the ball would slow down in the grass?
a)
acceleration
b)
friction
c)
gravity
50.
A force that resists the movement of one surface past another surface.
a)
Acceleration
b)
Gravity
c)
Friction
d)
Lubricant
51.
What pulls a ball back to earth?
a)
Gas
b)
Gravity
c)
Friction
d)
Molecules
52.

Using force to move an object from one place to another is

a)

work

b)

friction

c)

push

d)

pull

53.

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

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

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

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

55.

All of the following are examples demonstrating mechanical energy except----

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

56.

The headphones change this energy into what other kind of energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

This toy demonstrates what kind of energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D