Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Energy Transfer Study Guide

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Material that does NOT allow energy to flow through it easily

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

2.

A pathway that allows an electric current to flow freely

a)

Closed Circuit

b)

Open Circuit

3.

A path that PREVENTS an electrical current from flowing

a)

Open circuit

b)

Closed circuit

4.

Material that allows energy to flow

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

5.

Which object is the BEST conductor of electricity

a)

Glass

b)

Plastic

c)

Penny (copper)

d)

Wood

6.

Which container would keep a coke cold (insulate) the longest.

a)

Aluminum

b)

Copper

c)

Glass

d)

Plastic

7.

Which of these is a good conductor of BOTH thermal and electrical energy

a)

paper

b)

glass

c)

Copper

d)

Wood

8.

What kind of material would be best to insulate a pot handle so you don't burn yourself

a)

Wood

b)

Metal

9.

What would ALLOW energy to flow through an electric circuit

a)

Wood

b)

Glass

c)

Plastic

d)

Metal

10.

Which of these would best CONDUCT electricity

a)

Iron

b)

Plastic

c)

Wood

d)

Glass

11.

Which part of a plug is the INUSLATOR

a)

plastic coating

b)

metal wire

12.

Which of these are INSULATORS of thermal energy (heat)

a)

Metal, Plastic, Rubber

b)

Wood, Plastic, Paper

c)

Plastic, Metal, Wood

d)

Foam, Rubber, Metal

13.

Which would be the best conductor of electricity

a)

rubber

b)

wood

c)

plastic

d)

metal

14.

Pushing a wheelchair = ______ energy

a)

Thermal

b)

Electrical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Light

15.

What type of energy do you use when you TAP a bell

a)

Mechanical

b)

Electrical

c)

Thermal

d)

Light

16.

Air vibrates when you play music. This is an example of ____ energy.

a)

Thermal

b)

Sound

c)

Electrical

d)

Light

17.

A flashlight can work without the plastic lens

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The lamp can still work without it's lamp shade

a)

True

b)

False

19.

To complete a circuit the wire must connect to BOTH posts of the battery and light fixture

a)

True

b)

False