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Energy Individual Graded Assignment

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
2.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
Where would a person have to be located to have the minimum gravitational potential energy?
a)
up on the roof
b)
down in the basement
c)
in the middle
d)
outside
4.
2. The diagram to the right represents a diver’s motion from the top of a high diving board into a pool of water. At what point does the diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
5.

Match the types of Energy.

a)

Gravitational Energy

1.

Stored in an object above ground.

b)

Elastic Energy

2.

Stored in an object that can be stretched or compressed.

c)

Chemical Energy

3.

Stored within bonds of atoms.

d)

Nuclear Energy

4.

Stored within the nucleus of atoms.

6.

What is sound energy?

a)

An example of PE, because energy is stored in sound

b)

An example of KE, because energy is carried through vibrating waves

c)

An example of PE, because energy stored in an atom

d)

An example of KE, because energy travels through electromagnetic waves

7.

Match the types of Energy.

a)

Thermal Energy

1.

Motion of particles

b)

Sound Energy

2.

Motion of vibrating waves

c)

Radiant Energy

3.

Motion of electromagnetic waves

d)

Electrical Energy

4.

Motion of electrons through a wire

8.

Energy of food or fuel

a)

Kinetic

b)

Thermal

c)

Chemical

9.

Energy that moves in waves

a)

Electrical

b)

Sound

c)

Light

10.

Energy of heat

a)

Electrical

b)

Thermal

c)

Kinetic

11.

A lamp that plugs into a wall socket draws energy, which flows through a thin wire in the bulb, causing it to heat up until it glows. What energy transformations are taking place?

a)

Chemical → light → electrical

b)

Mechanical → sound → light

c)

Thermal → solar → electrical

d)

Electrical → thermal → light

12.

An electric pencil sharpener uses electricity to make its motor spin. The pencil sharpener also makes noise and heats up. Which observation of the pencil sharpener demonstrates the law of conservation of energy?

a)

The amount of electrical energy used equals the total amount of mechanical, sound, and thermal energy produced.

b)

The amount of energy used by the electric pencil sharpener is greater than an electric lamp.

c)

The electric pencil sharpener only uses energy when it is being used to sharpen a pencil.

d)

The electric pencil sharpener is easier to use than the older version that was cranked by hand.

13.

In which of the following scenarios would this energy transformation be observed?

chemical → light → heat

a)

Plucking a guitar string

b)

Lighting a match

c)

Turning on a fan

d)

Starting a car

14.

Which of the following is a form of potential energy?

a)

sound energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

thermal (heat) energy

15.

During energy transformations, energy is never ___.

a)

released as heat

b)

used to increase an object's potential energy

c)

created or destroyed

d)

completely transformed

16.

A baseball is hit into the air with a bat. When does baseball have the greatest gravitational potential energy?

a)

when it hits the ground

b)

when it reaches its highest point

c)

when it leaves the bat

d)

when the mechanical and kinetic energies of the baseball are equal

17.

Which items would have this energy transformation: chemical → mechanical

a)

a candle burning

b)

eating a big breakfast before a race

c)

a ball bouncing

d)

using a hairdryer

18.

When particles are heated they begin to ____.

a)

move faster

b)

mover slower

c)

move up

d)

jump out of the pot

19.
The energy transformation that takes place when a flashlight is turned on is...
a)

Chemical - electrical - radiant

b)

Chemical - radiant - electrical

c)

Electrical - thermal - radiant

d)

Mechanical - radiant - electrical

20.
Electrical -> Mechanical -> Sound 
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