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physics energy

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How can energy be conserved in daily activities?

a)

Using stairs instead of elevators

b)

Driving instead of biking

c)

Increasing the use of air conditioning

d)

Leaving electronics on standby mode

2.

What information is needed to estimate an elevator's power requirement?

a)

The rated capacity and transport time between floors

b)

The number of buttons inside the elevator

c)

The elevator's maximum speed

d)

The elevator's color

3.

What happens to a car's initial kinetic energy when it comes to a full stop?

a)

It disappears

b)

It converts into potential energy

c)

It is transferred to the road

d)

It converts into another form of energy

4.

What happens to a car's initial kinetic energy when it comes to a full stop?

a)

It disappears

b)

It converts into potential energy

c)

It is transferred to the road

d)

It converts into another form of energy

5.

What is the principle behind the conservation of mechanical energy in a pendulum's swing?

a)

Energy is created at the highest point of the swing

b)

Energy is destroyed at the lowest point of the swing

c)

Kinetic and potential energies are interconverted but their sum remains constant

d)

Energy is transferred to the surrounding air

6.

What factor most significantly affects the efficiency of a solar panel?

a)

The color of the solar panel

b)

The angle of sunlight incidence

c)

The number of solar panels connected in series

d)

The brand of the solar panel

7.

How does increasing the surface area of a wing affect an airplane's lift?

a)

Decreases the lift due to increased weight

b)

Has no effect on the lift

c)

Increases the lift by allowing more air to push against the wing

d)

Increases the lift by reducing air resistance

8.

A man of mass 50 kg jumps to a height of 1 m. His potential energy at the highest point is(g = 10 m/s2)

a)

(a) 500 J

b)

(b) 50 J

c)

(c) 5 J

d)

(d) 5000 J

9.

Complete the statement about the principal of Conservation of Energy.

Energy can be changed for one form to another but the total amount of energy

a)

always increases

b)

always decreases

c)

does not change

d)

varies according to the reaction

10.

(Higher level only)What is the Formula to calculate energy transfer for Kinetic Energy?

a)

Ek=1/2 mv2

b)

1/2mv=k

c)

Em2=1/2k

d)

EK2 =2mv

11.

A pendulum bob swings from potential C to D as indicated in the diagram. There is no friction or air resistance. Which of the following is not true?

a)

Kinetic Energy decreases from C to D

b)

Potential Energy decreases from C to D

c)

The Total Energy stays constant from C to D.

d)

The bob is fastest at point C.

12.

A skier slides down an incline as shown. The work done by friction is:

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Zero

d)

All of the above

13.

A skier slides down an incline as shown. The work done by gravity is:

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Zero

d)

All of the above ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

14.

A hockey puck sliding across the ice on a flat surface slows down. Why is this? 

a)

Kinetic Energy is converted in Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy is converted into heat

c)

Potential Energy is converted into heat

d)

Potential Energy is converted into Kinetic Energy.

15.

Electromagnetic energy is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

16.

Electrical energy is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

17.

Nuclear energy is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

18.

Chemical energy is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

19.

Elastic energy is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

20.

Motion is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

21.

Gravitational energy is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

22.

Sound energy is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

23.

Thermal energy is classified as _________ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

24.

Energy form stored in bonds between atoms and molecules

a)

chemical

b)

nuclear

c)

thermal

d)

electromagnetic

25.

Energy form stored by an object due to it being compressed or stretched

a)

elastic

b)

motion

c)

chemical

d)

gravitational

26.

Energy form characterized by the flow of electrons

a)

electrical

b)

electromagnetic

c)

elastic

d)

chemical

27.

Energy form characterized by the movement of energy in waves through empty space

a)

electromagnetic

b)

electrical

c)

chemical

d)

nuclear

28.

Energy form stored in an object based upon its position

a)

gravitational

b)

nuclear

c)

thermal

d)

chemical

29.

Energy form stored in the center of an atom

a)

nuclear

b)

chemical

c)

electromagnetic

d)

thermal

30.

Energy form characterized by waves transmitted through matter

a)

sound

b)

electromagnetic

c)

thermal

d)

chemical

31.

Energy an object has due to its motion

a)

motion (mechanical)

b)

thermal

c)

chemical

d)

gravitational

32.

Energy form based on the movement of molecules and atoms within an object

a)

thermal

b)

elastic

c)

chemical

d)

nuclear

33.

Sunlight is...

a)

Very bright

b)

Will eventually run out soon

c)

A renewable resource

d)

A nonrenewable resource

34.

What are renewable resources?

a)

A limited amount and cannot be replaced in a human life time.

b)

Plastic bags

c)

Coal, oil, and natural gas

d)

Can be replaced in our lifetime through natural processes

35.
This energy source requires the movement of water
a)
hydro
b)
biomass
c)
geothermal
d)
solar
36.
This energy source uses heat from the ground.
a)
geothermal
b)
biomass
c)
wind 
d)
hydro
37.
Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?
a)
It's cheaper than fossil fuels
b)
The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years
c)
Solar energy recharges batteries
d)
All of them
38.
Where does most of earth`s energy come from?
a)
The sun
b)
Mars
c)
Wind
d)
Water
39.
Non-Renewable resources are also known as what?
a)
Fossil Fuels
b)
Renewable
c)
Solar Energy
d)
Hydroelectric Energy
40.

Trees are renewable resources.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Wood is...

a)

A renewable resource

b)

A nonrenewable resource

c)

Used to make oil

d)

Used to make plastic

42.

Coal is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Wind is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Oil is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Water is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Biomass power is a renewable energy source derived from plant and animal products. Which of these is a benefit of using biomass for power compared to nonrenewable resources? SC.912.L.17.11

a)

Biomass power increases the amount of oxygen in the air.

b)

Biomass power reduces the emission of greenhouse gasses.

c)

Biomass power increases the clearing of forests and grasslands for energy crops.

d)

Biomass power reduces organic waste in landfills and waste-treatment facilities.

47.

What are the 3 fossil fuels?

a)

Coal, Oil, Uranium

b)

Coal, Hydroelectric, Oil

c)

Natural gas, Oil, Coal

d)

Oil, Natural Gas, Geothermal

48.

Identify 3 renewable items that are made from plants.

SC.912.L.17.11

a)

Newspaper, Baseball Cap, Fruits

b)

Socks, Leather Shoe, Eggs

c)

Uranium, Lead, Iron

d)

Motor Oil, Water Bottle, Gas

49.

For what reason do nuclear power plants use uranium as fuel?

a)

Uranium atoms have nuclei that can be easily split

b)

Uranium is less expensive than most other metals

c)

Uranium is easier to obtain than most other metals

d)

Unlike most other metals, uranium is not radioactive

50.

What is global warming?

a)

The rise in temperature on Earth

b)

A microwave heating up

c)

The decrease in temperature on Earth

d)

Heating up food

51.

What is the main problem with solar energy?

a)

Solar panels are very expensive and large areas are needed to put them.

b)

Replacement parts are hard to find and systems are difficult to install.

c)

Solar panels will collect more energy than can be stored, causing a system overload.

d)

Solar energy will cause cancer in organisms living near the panels.

52.

What are two examples of renewable energy?

a)

Geothermal and Wind

b)

Solar and Coal

c)

Wind and Natural Gas

d)

Geothermal and Nuclear

53.

What element is primarily used in nuclear fission?

a)

Uranium

b)

Carbon

c)

Manganese

d)

Lead

54.

A tidal power station is made by building a barrage across the mouth of a river. At high tide the

sea water is trapped behind the barrage.

At low tide the water is allowed to flow back into the sea through a turbine.

What is the useful energy change in a tidal power station?

a)

electrical energy → energy of position (potential)

b)

electrical energy → energy of motion (kinetic)

c)

energy of motion (kinetic) → energy of position (potential)

d)

energy of position (potential) → electrical energy

55.

The list contains three energy resources P, Q and R.

P geothermal energy from hot rocks

Q nuclear fission in reactors

R sunlight on solar panels

Which of these resources are renewable?

a)

P and Q only

b)

P and R only

c)

Q and R only

d)

P, Q and R

56.

Biomass & Geothermal Energy are:

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-Renewable

57.

When a roller coaster is at the top of a hill it has

a)

high potential energy

b)

high kinetic energy

c)

low potential energy

d)

equal amounts of kinetic and potential energy

58.

Kinetic energy depends on an object's ____________ and ___________.

a)

position and mass

b)

speed and mass

c)

speed and gravity

d)

position and gravity

59.

Find the kinetic energy of a person weighing 76 kg and running at a speed of 4 meters per second (m/s).

a)

304 J

b)

152 J

c)

80 J

d)

160 J

60.

Sophia is planning on going down an 8-m water slide. Her weight is 50 N. She knows that she has gravitational potential energy (GPE) at various points on the slide. What is her GPE at the top of the slide?

a)

100J

b)

400J

c)

200J

d)

300J

61.

Sophia is planning on going down an 8-m water slide. Her weight is 50 N. She knows that she has gravitational potential energy (GPE) at various points on the slide. What is her GPE at bottom of the slide.

a)

0 J

b)

100J

c)

200J

d)

300J

62.

Sophia is planning on going down an 8-m water slide. Her weight is 50 N. She knows that she has gravitational potential energy (GPE) at various points on the slide. What is her GPE at 2-m on the slide.

a)

100J

b)

200J

c)

300J

d)

400J

63.

Lance is a 60-kg runner who, on a good day, runs at a speed of 5 m/s. What is his kinetic energy when he runs at this speed?

a)

150J

b)

300J

c)

750J

d)

1500J

64.

This bullseye demonstrates...

a)

High Accuracy & High Precision

b)

High Accuracy & Low Precision

c)

Low Accuracy & High Precision

d)

Low Accuracy & Low Precision

65.

This bullseye demonstrates...

a)

High Accuracy & High Precision

b)

High Accuracy & Low Precision

c)

Low Accuracy & High Precision

d)

Low Accuracy & Low Precision