WorksheetsEnergy Week 2 Topic Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Energy is defined in simple terms (in physics) as "the ability to..."
generate force.
produce push and pull forces.
do work.
earn money.
Which person, A or B, has more gravitational potential energy (GPE)?
A
B
Neither
Both
Which person, A or B, has more kinetic energy?
A
B
Neither
Both
When A slides down the slope, it is said that the Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) is __________ into kinetic energy.
Transfered
Transformed
Transmogrified
Transported
Match the following energy types with their pictures.
Thermal
Kinetic (movement)
Chemical Energy
Electrical
Electromagnetic Radiation
Categorise these into Kinetic or Potential Energy
Gravitational
Nuclear
Elastic
Chemical
Thermal
Movement
Electrical
Sound
Electromagnetic Radiation
Energy that is stored due to the position or shape of an object is called (a) energy.
The energy of motion is referred to as (a) energy.
During the process of photosynthesis, plants convert light energy from the sun into (a) energy stored in glucose
What type of energy transformation occurs in a toaster?
Electrical to mechanical
Thermal to electrical
Electrical to thermal
Chemical to electrical
Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
A moving car
A compressed spring
A flying airplane
A running river
Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
A stationary rock
A stretched rubber band
A rolling ball
A book on a shelf
In which of the following scenarios is kinetic energy being converted into potential energy?
A car accelerating on a highway
Water flowing down a waterfall
A person running on a treadmill
A ball thrown into the air reaching its highest point
What is the main form of energy produced by a wind turbine?
Chemical energy
Thermal energy
Electrical energy
Nuclear energy
Draw a picture representing how well you think you understand/know the knowledge in this quiz.
You have 3 minutes.
