WorksheetsEnergy Transformations in Circuits Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 31mins
Emilio and Riley are using a flashlight during a camping trip. Which of the following best describes the transformation of energy in the flashlight when it is turned on?
Electrical energy to chemical energy to light energy
Chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy
Light energy to chemical energy to electrical energy
Thermal energy to electrical energy to chemical energy
Riley and Emilio are working on a science project. What do they need for a complete electrical circuit to function properly?
(a)
A battery, a switch, and a resistor
A light bulb, a switch, and a capacitor
A resistor, a capacitor, and a diode
Riley and Emilio set up a simple circuit with a battery and a light bulb. What type of energy transformation occurs when the circuit is closed?
(a)
Electrical energy to sound energy
Chemical energy to thermal energy
Thermal energy to electrical energy
Emilio and Jonah are working on a science project. Which of the following components is necessary to transform electrical energy into motion in their circuit?
(a)
Emilio is building a simple circuit for a science project. When he uses a battery in the circuit, what type of energy does it initially provide?
(a)
Light energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
Emilio and Riley are working on a science project. Which of the following is an example of electrical energy being transformed into sound energy?
A light bulb lighting up
A fan spinning
A radio playing music
A heater warming a room
Riley and Jonah are working on a science project involving a flashlight. What is the role of the battery in their flashlight?
To convert light energy into electrical energy
To store electrical energy
To provide chemical energy that is transformed into electrical energy
To convert thermal energy into chemical energy
Emilio and Riley are working on a science project with a buzzer. What happens to electrical energy in their circuit with the buzzer?
It is transformed into light energy
It is transformed into sound energy
It is transformed into thermal energy
It is transformed into chemical energy
Riley is using a battery-powered fan on a hot day. Which of the following best describes the energy transformation in the fan?
(a)
Electrical energy to chemical energy to motion energy
Light energy to electrical energy to motion energy
Thermal energy to electrical energy to motion energy
During a science project, Trevon and Riley are building a simple electrical circuit. What is the purpose of the switch they included in their circuit?
To increase the voltage
To open or close the circuit
To transform electrical energy into thermal energy
To store electrical energy
Which energy transformation matches this closed circuit?
Electrical energy to sound energy.
Electrical energy to chemical energy.
Chemical energy to Light energy.
Chemical energy to electrical energy to light and thermal energy.
Many types of fans are used in homes. One type of electric fan is shown.
In addition to mechanical energy, which of these is produced (made) as electric current passes through the circuit of this fan?
Heat
Mass
Light
Water Vapor
Students wanted to know how a bell could ring with the push of a button. The circuit is designed to change electrical energy into what other type of energy?
chemical
heat
light
sound
What type of energy is used opening a window?
mechanical
electrical
light
thermal
sound
Which activity uses the SAME energy as opening a window?
playing the drums using mechanical energy
burning wood using thermal energy
lighting lightbulbs using electrical energy
talking to someone using sound energy
What kind of energy does a solar panel use?
mechanical
electrical
ligt
thermal
sound
Plugging something in is an example of
Being Lazy
Light Energy
Electrical energy
Thermal energy
