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Worksheets5.8A-C Energy
Total questions: 155
Worksheet time: 3hrs 39mins
Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.
True
False
A car at the top of the drop on a roller coaster has ________ energy.
potential
kinetic
chemical
sound
A car rolling down the drop of a roller coaster has ________ energy.
potential
kinetic
chemical
sound
Which of following are types of kinetic energy? Check all that apply.
sound energy
light energy
thermal energy
mechanical energy
potential
We receive ________ and heat energy from the Sun.
sound
mechanical
light
kinetic
Vibrations produce _______ energy.
chemical
sound
potential
light
Food has which two types of energy stored inside of it?
kinetic
potential
light
chemical
sound
Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
A rock at the top of a hill.
Water falling down a waterfall.
A pencil sitting on a desk.
A backpack on the ground.
Objects with a higher temperature have particles that are vibrating _______.
faster
slower
Pushing a filing cabinet across the room is an example of ________ energy.
light
thermal
chemical
mechanical
_________ energy is the energy of motion.
Potential
Kinetic
Thermal
Sound
_______ energy is stored energy.
Potential
Kinetic
Light
Sound
______ energy is a type of potential energy that is stored in links between molecules of food and fuel.
Mechanical
Light
Chemical
Sound
Potential and kinetic energy combined are the ________ energy an object has.
light
chemical
mechanical
sound
______ energy is the energy of moving particles of matter.
Light
Thermal
Potential
Chemical
_____ is the flow of thermal energy from one substance to another.
Heat
Light
Sound
Movement
______ energy is energy from the Sun that we can see.
Sound
Thermal
Chemical
Light
Sounds travels faster through _________.
solids
liquids
gases
Sound travels faster through __________ air.
colder
warmer
Light travels in straight lines called light __________.
waves
rays
photons
vibrations
Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.
True
False
We receive ________ and heat energy from the Sun.
sound
mechanical
light
kinetic
Vibrations produce _______ energy.
chemical
sound
potential
light
Pushing a filing cabinet across the room is an example of ________ energy.
light
thermal
chemical
mechanical
The use of a camp fire has chemical energy, light energy and -
Light
Thermal
Potential
Mechanical
______ energy is energy from the Sun that we can see.
Sound
Thermal
Chemical
Light
Identify the type of energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
Mechanical energy
Electrical energy
Identify the type of energy
Electrical Energy
Mechanical energy
Sound energy
Thermal energy
Identify the type of energy
Sound energy
Thermal energy
Mechanical energy
Electrical energy
The source of energy this uses is which type of energy?
Thermal energy
Mechanical energy
Sound energy
Electrical energy
Identify the type of energy
Electrical energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
Mechanical energy
The source of energy this uses is which type of energy?
Sound energy
Thermal energy
Mechanical energy
Electrical energy
Identify the type of energy
Electrical energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
Mechanical energy
Identify the type of energy
Electrical energy
Mechanical energy
Sound energy
Thermal energy
Identify the type of energy
Electrical energy
Sound energy
Thermal energy
Mechanical energy
What type of energy do these appliances use?
Solar
Wind
Electric
Sound
heat and sound
What type of energy do these appliances use?
Solar
Wind
Electric
Sound
Ellie knows that different types of energy are produced by many objects around the house, such as a light bulb.
Which types of energy does the bulb give off?
heat only
light and movement
light and heat
Which type of energy is present in Mr Patino's car? Check all that apply.
sound energy
light energy
thermal energy
mechanical energy
potential
Energy is found in many different forms, but it can be classified into two distinct categories: kinetic energy and ________________ energy.
electrial
potential
radiant
thermal
Heat is another name for
thermal energy
electrical energy
mechanical energy
gravitational energy
What is an object’s total amount of energy called?
total energy
potential energy
mechanical energy
kinetic energy
A __________________ is the the substance through which sound travels.
medium
conduct
stored
potential
When a firecracker explodes, stored chemical energy turns into sound and light energy. What other type of energy is also released?
mechanical
potential
electrical
thermal
_________________ energy is stored in the bonds of compounds.
Electrical
Heat
Radiant
Chemical
Potential energy is energy of position and is also sometimes called ______________ energy.
stored
chemical
radiant
elastic
Electrical Energy is
kinetic energy
potential energy
Elastic Energy is
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Sound Energy is
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Radiant Energy is
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Chemical Energy is
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Gravitational Energy is
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Identify the type of energy represented by the Illustration.
chemical energy
elastic energy
radiant energy
electric energy
Identify the type of energy represented by the illustration.
thermal energy
chemical energy
nuclear energy
elastic energy
Identify the type of energy represented by the illustration.
Nuclear Energy
Elastic Energy
Thermal Energy
Electrical Energy
The diagram above shows one container with oil and water and another with oil and a cork. Which diagram below shows what most likely would happen if oil, water, and the cork were all put in the same container?
A student classifies the above objects shown based on their physical properties. Which property cannot be used to classify these objects into more than one group?
Magnatism
Mass
Electrical Conductivity
Solubility in water
Student measured 100ml of water and poured it inside a beaker. The teacher then asked the students to place 50 ml of water in the freezer and 50 ml of water in a hotplate for 20 minutes. What did the students most likely observe after 20 minutes
The water in the freezer became a solid while the water on the hotplate evaporated
The water in the freezer stayed a liquid, while the water on the hotplate was boiling
The water in the freezer "disappeared: while the water in the hotplate stayed a liquid
Both the water in the freezer and the hotplate keep the same state of matter
A teacher gives a student four clear sealed containers. Each container holds a different substance. The student records some observations about the substance in each container. Based on these observations, which container most likely holds only gas? (5.5A)
Container 1
Container 2
Container 3
Container 4
Two wires carrying electricity can create a spark if they come too close together. This spark can start a fire. Wires carrying electricity are usually covered with plastic to keep them from starting a fire. Why does the plastic keep the electricity from starting a fire? (5.5A)
Plastic is a good insulator.
Plastic can melt when heated.
Plastic is softer than wire.
Plastic conducts electricity.
A student puts four objects in a bucket filled with water. Which two objects are most likely less dense than the water? (5.5A)
Wood block and metal paper clip
Plastic ball and glass marble
Metal paper clip and glass marble
Wood block and plastic ball
At what temperature does water begin to change to ice?
100 degrees Celsius
32 degrees Celsius
25 degrees Celsius
0 degrees Celsius
Some people add sugar to hot tea. Which property of sugar remains the same when the sugar is in the tea solution?
The taste of the sugar
The size of the sugar crystals
The color of the sugar crystals
The texture of the sugar crystals
A student is given a beaker container gravel and water. Which of these could ways could the student NOT use to separate the gravel from the water?
1
2
3
4
Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown here. What is the energy source for these objects? (5.6A)
Light energy
Mechanical energy
Sound energy
Electrical energy
A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy? (5.6A)
Activities 1, 4, and 6
Activities 2, 4, and 5
Activities 1 and 2
Activities 3, 5, and 6
An old-fashioned metal toy is shown below. When the candle is lit, the carousel of horses begins to turn. Which of these correctly describes the energy that makes the carousel turn? (5.6A)
Heat from the candle produces currents of warm air.
Heat from the candle produces electrical energy.
Light from the candle produces mechanical energy.
Light from the candle produces wind currents.
Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown in the picture. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam? (5.6A)
Light energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
Mechanical energy
A group of students built the circuit shown above. The lightbulb does not glow. Which statement explains this observation?
The battery is not charged
The lightbulb is not part of a complete circuit
The circuit does not have a switch
The bell uses most of the energy from the battery
A string of lights with small bulbs is shown below. The bulbs are connected by wire that is covered in an insulator. When the lights are on, electricity travels in....
a complete circuit
a sound wave
a light ray
an incomplete path
The diagram shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs. How many of the bulbs will remain lit if the wire is cut a the point shown by the arrow?
0
1
2
3
A student builds a circuit made up of a battery, two light bulbs, and a switch. What will the student most likely observe in this circuit?
Light bulb 1 and light bulb 2 will both be on
Light bulb 1 will be off, but light bulb 2 will be on
Light bulb 1 and light bulb 2 will both be off
Light bulb 1 will be on, but light bulb 2 will be off
Students constructed a circuit using different-colored lightbulbs. What will happen if Switch 3 is closed and the other switches are left open?
Only the white bulb will operate
None of the bulbs will operate
Only the white and yellow bulbs will operate
Only the red and blue bulbs will operate
The circuit has 3 lightbulbs and a bell. Which procedure will result in only the blue lightbulbs operating?
Close switches 1 and 2 and leave switch 3 open
Close switch 3 and leave switches 1 and 2 open
Close switches 2 and 3 and leave switch 1 open
Close switch 2 and leave switches 1 and 3 open
When a circuit is open, the circuit is _________?
On
Off
If no changes are made to this circuit, what will the results be?
Both bulbs are off because the switch is open
Only the left bulb is lit because it has a closed path. The right bulb is not lit because of the open switch
Both bulbs are lit because they each have a complete, closed path to the battery
Only the right bulb is lit because an open switch causes the energy to flow to the bulb.
A closed electrical path that has all necessary components to allow the electrical charge to flow
parallel Circuit
series Circuit
complete path/closed circuit
insulator
the ability to do work
generate
energy
energy source
MELTS
to produce or make
energy
generate
Mechanical
Electrical
a place where energy comes from, such as batteries, food, fuels, and the Sun
energy source
MELTS
light
thermal
forms of energy
energy source
MELTS
generate
energy
energy of movement (motion)
light
sound
electrical
mechanical
energy produced by the flow of electrons (electricity)
sound
energy
electrical
thermal
energy used to see and that solar panels transform and plants use in photosynthesis
light
thermal
sound
electrical
energy of heat
light
sound
thermal
electrical
energy that travels in waves/vibrations
light
energy
sound
thermal
the light and heat coming from the sun. Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity
electrical
generate
sound
solar
type of energy that allows us to see and travels in a straight line
light energy
reflection
refraction
lens
the bouncing back of light waves when it hits a medium through which it cannot pass.
refraction
reflection
absorption
medium
bending or breaking of light as it passes from one medium to another (from air to water)
refraction
absoption
reflection
lens
light is taken in or soak up
refraction
reflection
absorption
medium
a piece of glass that refracts (bends or breaks) light
lens
absorption
reflection
refraction
material through which a wave travels
transmit
medium
light energy
absorption
A piece of glass that separates white light into colors of the rainbow
prism
transmit
reflection
light energy
to send something across places; to pass along
prism
lens
medium
transmit
the ability to do work
generate
energy
energy source
MELTS
to produce or make
energy
generate
Mechanical
Electrical
a place where energy comes from, such as batteries, food, fuels, and the Sun
energy source
MELTS
light
thermal
forms of energy
energy source
MELTS
generate
energy
energy of movement (motion)
light
sound
electrical
mechanical
energy produced by the flow of electrons (electricity)
sound
energy
electrical
thermal
energy used to see and that solar panels transform and plants use in photosynthesis
light
thermal
sound
electrical
energy of heat
light
sound
thermal
electrical
energy that travels in waves/vibrations
light
energy
sound
thermal
the light and heat coming from the sun. Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity
electrical
generate
sound
solar
type of energy that allows us to see and travels in a straight line
light energy
reflection
refraction
lens
the bouncing back of light waves when it hits a medium through which it cannot pass.
refraction
reflection
absorption
medium
bending or breaking of light as it passes from one medium to another (from air to water)
refraction
absoption
reflection
lens
light is taken in or soak up
refraction
reflection
absorption
medium
a piece of glass that refracts (bends or breaks) light
lens
absorption
reflection
refraction
material through which a wave travels
transmit
medium
light energy
absorption
A piece of glass that separates white light into colors of the rainbow
prism
transmit
reflection
light energy
to send something across places; to pass along
prism
lens
medium
transmit
A student uses the setup shown to investigate ways to speed up evaporation. Which forms of energy are being compared in the student's investigation?
light and electrical
mechanical and electrical
light and thermal
mechanical and thermal
Examples of objects that use different types of energy to perform their functions are shown. Which examples use mechanical energy to perform their functions?
1, 2, and 4
1, 3, and 4
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
A student recorded the time it took for all the water in a puddle on a sidewalk to evaporate after a rain. Which kind of energy causes water to evaporate?
light energy from streetlights
sound energy from passing cars
thermal energy from the environment
mechanical energy from nearby streets
A science class is observing a pet turtle in a small plastic pool. The students turned on a portable camping lamp that is clamped on to a counter next to the pool. Which kind of energy is used by the portable lamp to produce light?
mechanical energy because the lamp is clamped on to the counter
thermal energy because the lamp increases the temperature of the water
electrical energy because the lamp is battery-operated
sound energy because the lamp vibrates when clicked on
The photograph shows a laser cutting a sheet of metal as the laser moves from one end of the metal to the other. Four groups of students each made a table of examples of different types of energy involved in this process. Which of these tables is correct?
Eight activities that use energy are listed below.
1. A bus driver starts a bus.
2. A soccer player kicks a ball.
3. A teacher writes notes on a chalkboard.
4. A chef stirs soup on a stove.
5. A bird flaps its wings and chirps to attract a mate.
6. A basketball referee blows a whistle.
7. A waiter pours water into a glass.
8. A person changes the channel on a TV.
Each of these activities requires the use of which kind of energy?
thermal
mechanical
electrical
sound
Which of these devices is the only one NOT designed to produce both sound and light energy?
A family was vacationing in the mountains in a cabin that had no electrical power. They needed boiling water in order to prepare dried soup mix. With no electrical energy available, which method would most likely provide enough thermal energy to quickly heat the water to boiling?
Using a microwave oven to heat water in a glass jar for 3 minutes.
Shaking the water in a closed, insulated plastic bottle for 3 minutes.
Shining a battery-powered flashlight on a metal container of water for 10 minutes.
Placing a metal pot of water over glowing charcoal in an outdoor grill for 10 minutes.
The toy oven shown uses a lightbulb to bake small cakes. What types of energy does the toy oven use to bake the cakes?
electrical and thermal
mechanical and electrical
thermal and mechanical
light and sound
Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function?
A student made a list of activities that involve energy. Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?
1. Sharks chasing a school of fish.
2. A toaster heating bread.
3. A cell phone charging.
4. A tree limb falling to the ground.
5. Tomato plants absorbing sunlight.
6. A canoe floating down a river.
1, 4, 6
2, 4, 5
1 and 2
3, 5, 6
An old-fashioned metal toy is shown below. When the candle is lit, the carousel of the horses begins to turn. Which of these correctly describes the energy that makes the carousel turn?
Heat from the candle produces currents of warm air.
Heat from the candle produces electrical energy.
Light from the candle produces mechanical energy.
Light from the candle produces wind currents.
A student uses a set of headphones to listen to music. Which of these objects uses the same source of energy as the headphones?
A flute using wind energy.
A piano using mechanical energy.
A keyboard using electrical energy.
A teapot using thermal energy.
Many people ride a bicycle for fun and exercise. Some people ride a bicycle to work because it saves money and benefits the environment by reducing the use of fossil fuels. Which of these is NOT an example of the bicycle using mechanical energy?
The pedals, gears, and chain help turn the wheels.
The wheels turn when the bicycle moves.
The front wheel guides the bicycle as it moves.
The reflector allows the bicycle to be seen at night.
When a bat searches for prey at night, it makes sounds as it flies, and it uses the sounds' echoes to find its prey. When the bat flies and listens to the echoes to locate prey, it is using
thermal and light energy
sound and thermal energy
mechanical and sound energy
light and mechanical energy
A class is learning about states of matter. The teacher shows the students how to set up the investigation shown in the diagram. What kinds of energy are needed in this investigation to change the states of matter of the candle?
light, mechanical, and thermal
electrical and thermal
mechanical, light, and electrical
thermal and mechanical
Rube Goldberg was an artist who drew cartoons that showed a very complicated way to do a simple task. The picture below shows a cartoon like the ones Goldberg drew. Which form of energy is used to turn on the switch?
light energy
thermal energy
electrical energy
mechanical energy
Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown below. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?
light energy
thermal energy
sound energy
mechanical energy
Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown below. What is the energy source for these objects?
light energy
mechanical energy
sound energy
electrical energy
Energy is
the ability to cool
what is needed to do work or cause change
what stops motion
Energy produced by the movement of electrons
mechanical
electrical
thermal
Energy produced by a machine or moving part
thermal
electrical
mechanical
Energy that causes a transfer of heat between materials
thermal
elecgtrical
mechanical
Radiant energy that our eyes can see
light
thermal
electrical
What is the code word for the 5 forms of energy?
MENDS
STEMS
MELTS
Energy produced from air vibrations
sound
light
heat
Anytime anything moves energy is involved
true
false
A lamp uses electrical energy to produce what 2 other types of energy?
heat and light
light and sound
mechanical and light
What form of energy allows you to see yourself in a mirror?
light
heat
mechanical
When a lamp is plugged in and turned on it converts ____ energy to _____ energy.
mechanical to light
electrical to sound
electrical to light
Headphones use electrical energy and turn it in to
light energy
sound energy
mechanical energy
Sound energy allows people to
stay warm
communicate
see lights
A light bulb can show 2 types of energy.
true
false
A tv uses electrical energy to produce
sound and light
mechanical and electrical
electrical and thermal
The ability to do work is
movement
matter
energy
Energy can change from one form to another.
true
false
Mechanical energy is energy in
heat
motion
electrons
