WorksheetsEnergy Forms, Change and Conservation
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The total kinetic and potential energy of all the particles of an object
a)
nuclear energy
b)
thermal energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
electrical energy
2.
The energy of electric charges is
a)
electromagnetic energy
b)
electrical energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
thermal energy
3.
What does the Law of Conservation state?
a)
energy can be created but never destroyed
b)
energy can neither be created nor destroyed
c)
energy can be created by using solar energy from the sun but it can't be destroyed
d)
4.
During a camping trip, Ming gathers firewood and arranges it in the fire pit. She sets it on fire, and the result is a roaring blaze. Which statement best shows all the energy transformations that took place?
a)
chemical to thermal
b)
thermal to electromagnetic
c)
chemical to thermal and electromagnetic
d)
chemical and electromagnetic to thermal
5.
Johanna took her little brother to the playground because he likes to swing. Look at the diagram below that shows Johanna pushing her brother on a swing. Which statement is true about the transformation between kinetic and potential energy while the boy swings?
a)
Kinetic energy changes to potential energy between points A and B.
b)
Potential energy changes to kinetic energy between points A and B.
c)
Potential energy changes to kinetic energy between points B and C
d)
Potential and kinetic energy remain constant between points A and C
e)
Option 5
6.
As a candle burns on the table, you can see the electromagnetic energy and feel the thermal energy released. Which statement is true about the energy involved in burning the candle
a)
Chemical energy is created from electromagnetic energy when the candle burns.
b)
Thermal and chemical energy are destroyed by the electromagnetic energy when the candle burns.
c)
The total amount of all types of energy is conserved when the candle burns.
d)
The total chemical energy equals the electromagnetic minus thermal energy released when the candle burns
7.
Mike is boiling water to cook pasta. The image shows some of the changes that occur when water is heated and boiled. These changes involve both energy transfers and energy transformations. What is the difference between an energy transfer and an energy transformation
a)
Transfer is movement of energy from one place to another, and transformation is the change of one type of energy to another
b)
There is no difference. Both involve movement of energy from one place to another
c)
Transformation is movement of energy from one place to another, and transfer is the change of one type of energy to another.
d)
There is no difference. Both involve the change of one type of energy to another
8.
The rock in the picture is pushed over the edge and it begins to fall. Which type of energy conversion is taking place?
a)
mechanical to heat
b)
potential to kinetic
c)
sound to mechanical
d)
kinetic to potential
9.
When gasoline is burned in a car engine, ________ energy is converted into _________ energy.
a)
heat, chemical
b)
mechanical, chemical
c)
chemical, potential
d)
chemical, mechanical
10.
A change from one form of energy to another is known as
a)
energy conversion
b)
solar energy
c)
chemical energy
d)
energy transport
11.
Sources of chemical energy include
a)
stars, lights, bulbs and microwaves
b)
solar cells and generators
c)
batteries and food
d)
stretched rubber band and springs
12.
Sources of electrical energy include
a)
stars, lights bulbs and microwaves
b)
solar cells and generators
c)
batteries and food
d)
stretched rubber band and springs
13.
Transformations may occur between any of the various types of energy, but energy itself is _____________ lost.
a)
always
b)
rarely
c)
often
d)
never
14.
A generator converts mechanical energy into ____________ energy
a)
chemical
b)
light
c)
electrical
d)
sound
15.
The law of energy conservation says the total energy before the change _______ the total energy after it .
a)
is less than
b)
affects
c)
is more than
d)
equals
16.
In the process of fusion, nuclear energy is
a)
absorbed when a nucleus splits
b)
released when a nucleus splits
c)
released when nuclei join
d)
absorbed when nuclei switches places
17.
Which of the following is a type of energy that is not involved in the human body's everyday processes?
a)
mechanical energy
b)
nuclear energy
c)
thermal energy
d)
chemical energy
18.
The sun provides _____________ and ______________ energy that can be harnessed and used for solar power.
a)
chemical and sound
b)
sound and light
c)
mechanical and light
d)
light and thermal
19.
Which type of energy does a wind up toy use?
a)
mechanical
b)
thermal
c)
light
d)
sound
20.
Which is not an example of energy causing motion?
a)
skating down a sidewalk
b)
running the track quickly
c)
sitting at the top a slide
d)
swimming in the pool
21.
Which statement is NOT true about energy?
a)
it can change into another form of energy
b)
it can cause movement
c)
it can cause a temperature change
d)
it can be completely used up
22.
Video gaming systems, like Xbox and PlayStation, and TVs need to be plugged into a socket in order for them to work. Which type of energy provides power for these systems?
a)
electrical
b)
mechanical
c)
thermal
d)
solar
23.
Andre really likes his new car and he know that it has certain amount of mechanical energy. Which type of energy is included in the mechanical energy of the car?
a)
electrical energy from the battery
b)
kinetic energy from any movement the car has
c)
elastic energy based on its position
d)
thermal energy from when fuel burns in the engine
24.
Miquel lives in Miami. His home receives electricity from the Point power plant, which uses nuclear energy to provide electricity to homes and businesses. What is used to provide energy in a nuclear power plant?
a)
chemical reactions
b)
nuclear fission reactions
c)
nuclear fusion reactions
d)
physical changes
25.
Before Mrs. Hernandez decides what to wear for the day, she wants to know what temperature it is going to be. Which type of energy is most closely related to temperature?
a)
chemical
b)
electrical
c)
mechanical
d)
thermal
26.
Before coming to school, Angela used electrical energy to warm her breakfast, light up a room, and charge her cell phone. Which statement about electrical energy is true?
a)
If the charged particles are moving, electrical energy is a type of kinetic energy.
b)
If uncharged particles are moving, electrical energy is a type of potential energy.
c)
If the charged particles are not moving, electrical energy is a type of kinetic energy.
d)
If the charged particles are moving, electrical energy is a type of potential energy. 4
27.
Which type of energy is stored in bonds between atoms?
a)
chemical energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
kinetic energy
d)
nuclear energy
28.
Which type of energy is stored in an atom's nucleus?
a)
chemical energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
nuclear energy
29.
Which type of energy is stored in a flexed or compressed object?
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
elastic potential energy
30.
Kinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
elastic potential energy
31.
Which type of energy is shown in this picture?
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
elastic potential energy
c)
Chemical energy
d)
kinetic energy
32.
Energy in the form of waves that can move through space
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
sound energy
c)
electromagnetic energy
d)
elastic potential energy
33.
Energy is the form of waves that move through a medium like air or water
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
sound energy
c)
electromagneitc energy
d)
elastic potential energy
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