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End of year 9 Quiz

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a store of energy?

a)

Kinetic

b)

Gravitational Potential

c)

Elastic potential

d)

Thermal

e)

Sound

2.

Which of the following is NOT a transfer of energy?

a)

Heating

b)

Kinetically

c)

Mechanically

d)

Electrically

e)

Waves

3.

To calculate the kinetic energy of an object you must use this equation: Ek = 0.5 x mass x speed2. Which of the following objects has the most kinetic energy?

a)

A 10 kg mass with a speed of 5 m/s.

b)

A 5 kg mass with a speed of 10 m/s.

c)

A 2 kg mass with a speed of 20 m/s.

d)

A 0.1 kg mass with a speed of 100 m/s.

4.

To calculate the elastic potential energy you must use the equation: Ee = 0.5 x spring constant x extension2. (Extension must be in metres, m) Calculate the elastic potential energy stored in a spring with a spring constant of 200 N/m that has been stretched from a length of 117 cm to a length of 127 cm.

a)

0.1 J

b)

1.0 J

c)

10.0 J

d)

100.0 J

5.

Which is the correct equation that links work done, power and time?

a)

power = work done x time

b)

time = power x work done

c)

work done = power x time

d)

work done = power / time

6.

A toaster takes 200 s to transfer 180,000 J of energy. What is the power of the toaster?

a)

90 W

b)

900 W

c)

9,000 W

d)

90,000 W

7.

An electric motor transfers 24 J of energy usefully, but wastes 16 J of energy in doing so. What is the efficiency of the motor?

a)

16 J ÷ 24 J = 0.67

b)

24 J ÷ 16 J = 1.5

c)

16 J ÷ 40 J = 0.4

d)

24 J ÷ 40 J = 0.6

8.

If the speed of an object is increasing, its (a)   energy store is increasing.

9.

As an object falls it gains kinetic energy as its _______________ ___________ energy store decreases.

(a)  

10.

Tick all the non renewable energy resources

a)

Coal

b)

Wind

c)

Nuclear

d)

Gas

e)

Solar

11.

Tick the renewable energy resources

a)

Wind

b)

Hydroelectric

c)

Oil

d)

Waves

12.

Tick the energy resources that can be used for heating

a)

Coal

b)

Nuclear

c)

Wind

d)

Gas

13.

Tick the energy resources that can be used for transport

a)

Solar

b)

Oil

c)

Coal

d)

Geothermal

14.
What is an energy transfer?
a)
Dancing 
b)
Movement of energy
c)
Movement of energy from one store to another
d)
something moving
15.
What is a kinetic store of energy?
a)
something moving
b)
energy stored in a moving object
c)
elastic potential energy
d)
an stationary object
16.
What is "shifting energy from one store to another by a force?"
a)
mechanic work
b)
mechenical work
c)
mechanical work
d)
no work
17.
Kinetic Energy
a)
The energy an object has due to the speed in which it is moving
b)
Energy transferred when a force moves an object
c)
Potential energy that is stored when an object is stretched or compressed (squashed)
d)
Energy stored by objects due to their position above Earth's surface
18.
Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 
a)
Potential 
b)
Energy
c)
Kinetic
d)
Friction
19.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
20.

Food is an example of __________ energy.

a)

Kinetic

b)

Thermal

c)

Chemical

d)

Potential

21.

Gravitational Potential Energy (Ep) is...

a)

the energy stored in a stretched object

b)

the energy stored in an electrically charged object

c)

the energy stored in a frozen object

d)

the energy stored in a raised object

22.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy...
a)
energy changes form
b)
energy can be created and destroyed
c)
energy flows from one material to the next
d)
energy cannot be created or destroyed
23.
As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy? 
a)
Both the potential energy and kinetic energy decrease
b)
The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases 
c)
The kinetic energy decreases while the potential energy increases 
d)
Bothe the potential energy and kinetic energy increase 
24.

What is energy measured in?

a)

joules

b)

newtons

c)

kilograms

d)

metres

25.
Is the amount of energy being transferred over a period of time.
a)
Power
b)
Energy
c)
Seconds
d)
Joules
26.
What is the unit of measurement for power?
a)
Joules
b)
Watts
c)
Voltage
d)
Calories
27.
Which appliance transfers the most energy per second? 
a)
Clock
b)
Lamp
c)
Desktop Computer
d)
Iron
28.
Wind energy 
a)
is less expensive than fossil fuels
b)
is difficult to utilize in areas with low wind availability
c)
is a renewable source of energy
d)
utilizes small or large areas of land not previously used
29.
____ is the remains of plants and animals.
a)
Biomass
b)
Natural gas
c)
Geothermal
d)
Hydropower
30.
Hydroelectric power produces electricity using.....
a)
Wind
b)
Sunlight
c)
Moving water
d)
Dung
31.
Why is burning fossil fuels harmful? 
a)
then we won't have any fossil fuels if we burn them all
b)
They can get extremely hot
c)
Increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the air
d)
this would destroy fossils
32.

Which term describes the energy transferred to surroundings in less useful ways?

a)

Conserved energy

b)

Dissipated energy

c)

Efficient energy

d)

Potential energy

33.

What is the main cause of global warming according to the document?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Increased solar radiation

c)

Burning of fossil fuels releasing carbon dioxide

d)

Overpopulation

34.

What is kinetic energy dependent on?

a)

The color and texture of the object

b)

The mass and velocity of the object

c)

The temperature of the object

d)

The position of the object in space

35.

Energy is measured in.....

a)

kilograms

b)

metres per second

c)

Joules

d)

metres

36.

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be _________ between the stores

a)

removed

b)

dissipated

c)

transferred

d)

stored

37.

When a kettle boils, energy is transferred from the electrostatic store to the _________________ energy store.

a)

chemical

b)

kinetic

c)

elastic

d)

thermal

38.

On a rollercoaster, the gravitational potential is at its highest/lowest when it reaches the top of the track

a)

highest

b)

lowest

39.

On a rollercoaster, gravitational energy is transferred to which other two energy stores?

a)

thermal and electrostatic

b)

kinetic and chemical

c)

kinetic and nuclear

d)

thermal and kinetic

40.

Work done is another way of saying energy is transferred. What are the units of measurement fir work done?

a)

kilograms

b)

Joules

c)

Degrees celcius

d)

Joules per kilogram degrees celcius

41.

What is the equation to work out gravitational potential energy?

a)

mass x gravitational field strength x height

b)

0.5 x mass x velocity2

c)

mass x height

d)

height x gravitational field strength

42.

What is the unit of measurement for mass?

a)

grams

b)

kilograms

c)

metres

d)

metres per second

43.
The flow of electricity in a circuit-
a)
current
b)
flow
c)
circuit
44.
In a parallel circuit the current
a)
makes one circle
b)
stays in one path
c)
splits and goes through two components
45.
This is an example of a _______ circuit
a)
open
b)
series
c)
parallel
d)
square
46.
This is an example of a ______ circuit
a)
Series
b)
Parallel
c)
Open
d)
Dihexihedral
47.

What is the name of the pin labelled 2 in the diagram?

a)

Earth

b)

Neutral

c)

Live

48.

What colour is the Earth wire in a plug?

a)

Red

b)

Red and black

c)

Green

d)

Green and yellow

49.

Which is the live wire in the diagram?

a)

Number 2

b)

Number 3

c)

Number 4

d)

Number 5

50.

What is the potential difference of the mains electricity supply? (a)   volts

51.

What is the frequency of the mains electricity supply? (do not worry about the units here)

(a)  

52.

What is the unit of frequency?

(a)  

53.

What does the graph on the left show?

a)

direct current

b)

alternating current

54.

Which diagram shows an oscilloscope trace of alternating current?

a)

left hand diagram

b)

right hand diagram

55.

Imagine the diagrams are numbered 1,2,3,4 from left to right.

Which is the symbol for a fuse?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

56.

Imagine the symbols are numbered 1,2,3,4 from left to right.

What is number 3 the symbol for?

a)

A variable resistor

b)

A fuse

c)

A lamp

d)

A fixed resistor

57.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

Buzzer

b)

Cell

c)

Bulb

d)

Motor

58.

Which of these is the correct symbol for a cell?

a)
b)
c)
d)
59.

Which of these materials is not an electrical insulator?

a)

wood

b)

rubber

c)

copper

d)

plastic

60.

Why is there plastic coating around a metal wire?

a)

to keep the wire warm

b)

to insulate electricity

c)

so it looks nice

d)

to conduct electricity

61.

If you added an extra battery to a circuit with a bulb, what would happen to the bulb?

a)

become dimmer

b)

no change

c)

become brighter

d)

turn off

62.

Which of these is the correct symbol for a bulb?

a)
b)
c)
d)
63.

The diagram shows the circuit used to obtain the data needed to plot the current-potential difference graph for a filament lamp.

Why is component M included in the circuit?

a)

To keep the current constant.

b)

To keep the potential difference constant.

c)

To vary the current.

d)

To vary the bulbs resistance.

64.

What is a conductor?

a)

A material that allows electricity to go through it

b)

The area of a conductor through which a current is able to move

c)

A battery, or other device, which provides energy for a circuit

d)

When there is only one path for the electricity to flow

65.

Cell or battery - You decide!

a)

Battery

b)

Cell

66.
a)

Motor

b)

Ammeter

c)

Voltmeter

d)

Switch

67.
a)

Motor

b)

Resitor

c)

Ammeter

d)

Variable Resistor

68.

This circuit will..........You Choose

a)

work because everything is connected and the switch is closed

b)

will not work because the battery is the wrong way round

c)

will work as the lamps are in series and the battery is connected

d)

will not work, although it is set up correctly the switch is open

69.
The unit for current is the 
a)
Volt
b)
Ohm
c)
Electron
d)
Amp
70.
In a ________ circuit there are multiple paths for the current to take.
a)
Series
b)
Parallel
71.
In a _________ circuit, if one bulb goes out then the entire circuit doesn't work.
a)
Series
b)
Parallel
72.
What is the unit for resistance?
a)
Volts
b)
Amperes
c)
Ohms
73.
As the resistance in a circuit increases, the electric current __________.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
74.
Which formulas represents Ohm's law?
a)
V=IR
b)
R=IV
c)
I=RV
75.
What is the structure of an alpha particle?
a)
An electron
b)
A neutron
c)
Two protons and two neutrons. This is the same as a helium nucleus.
d)
An electromagnetic wave
76.
Which type of radiation is the least penetrating?
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta
c)
X-ray
d)
Gamma
77.
Which type of radiation is the least penetrating?
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta
c)
X-ray
d)
Gamma
78.

Which type of radiation travels the furthest in air?

a)

Alpha

b)

Beta

c)

Sound

d)

Gamma

79.
What charge is an alpha particle?
a)
It's a wave, it has no charge
b)
Neutral (no charge)
c)
Positively charged.
d)
Negatively charged.
80.
What material can be used to absorb alpha radiation?
a)
Thin aluminium (a few mm thick)
b)
Thick lead or concrete
c)
A piece of wood
d)
A sheet of paper
81.
What is the range of alpha radiation in air?
a)
A few centimetres (up to 5 cm)
b)
About 1 metre
c)
100 metres
d)
More than 1km (almost infinite)
82.
What material can be used to absorb beta radiation?
a)
Thick lead or concrete
b)
Thin aluminium (a few mm thick)
c)
A sheet of paper
d)
A piece of wood
83.

What material can be used to absorb gamma radiation?

a)

Thin aluminium (a few mm thick)

b)

Thick lead or concrete

c)

A piece of wood

d)

A sheet of paper

84.
Which radiation is the most ionising?
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta
c)
X-ray
d)
Gamma
85.
What is the structure of a beta particle?
a)
An electron
b)
A neutron
c)
Two protons and two neutrons. This is the same as a helium nucleus.
d)
An electromagnetic wave
86.
Which type of nuclear radiation is not a particle?
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta
c)
Gamma
d)
Neutron
87.

What is Ms. M's birth country?

a)

Iraq

b)

USA

c)

Italy

d)

Iran

88.

What is Ms. M's favourite food?

a)

Everything

b)

Pizza

c)

Steak

d)

Pasta

89.

How old is Ms. M?

a)

35

b)

40

c)

29

d)

57

90.

How many kids does Ms. M have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

0

d)

1.5

91.

What did Ms. M study in the university?

a)

Maths

b)

Electrical engineering

c)

Physics

d)

Chemistry

92.

How many years have Ms. M been in the UK?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

5

d)

7

93.

Ms. M's favourite hobbies are

a)

Cooking

b)

Drawing

c)

Crafts

d)

Reading

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