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WorksheetsSHES Review Energy 4th grade
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
the ability to do work and change matter
energy
waves
pixels
collision
What is speed?
How quickly an object is moving
The energy an object has because of its position or shape
The ability to cause changes, apply a force, or do work
The energy an object has because of its motion
What is energy?
How quickly an object is moving
The energy an object has because of its position or shape
The ability to cause changes, apply a force, or do work
The energy an object has because of its motion
What is potential energy?
How quickly an object is moving
The energy an object has because of its position or shape
The ability to cause changes, apply a force, or do work
The energy an object has because of its motion
What is kinetic energy?
How quickly an object is moving
The energy an object has because of its position or shape
The ability to cause changes, apply a force, or do work
The energy an object has because of its motion
What kind of energy is the car showing?
Potential
Kinetic
What kind of energy are the cars showing?
Potential
Kinetic
The faster an object moves, the greater its _____ energy is.
Kinetic
Potential
Mass
Velocity
This cannot be destroyed nor created.
Energy
Life
Plastic
Joule
When two objects collide their motion changes. Why does this happen?
energy was transferred from one object to the other
their gravity changed
the objects lose mass
A car traveling at a slow speed runs into a stopped car. A car moving at a fast speed runs into a stopped car. Which one would cause the most damage?
The damage would be the same
The fast-moving car would cause more damage
The slow moving car would cause more damage
The moment the bat touches the ball, energy from the moving bat is transferred to what?
The baseball player
The ball
The bat
The field
An encounter between two objects. After the encounter, there is a change in energy.
Transformation
Energy
Collision
Friction
The ability to do work.
Energy
Force
Friction
Mass
A push or a pull on an object.
Friction
Mass
Energy
Force
The energy an object has when it is in motion.
Potential Energy
Sound Energy
Light Energy
Kinetic Energy
The amount of matter in an object; related to how heavy an object is.
Friction
Energy
Speed
Mass
The type of energy that travels in waves through matter.
Light Energy
Heat Energy
Sound Energy
Electrical Energy
In a collision, some kinetic energy that is transferred is converted to _________ and ________ energy.
light
heat
sound
electric
The amount of kinetic energy in an object depends on that object's ________ and ________.
speed
light
mass
force
Which has more kinetic energy, a fast horse or a stopped horse?
Neither has kinetic energy
They have the same kinetic energy
The fast horse
The stopped horse
If a 7 pound ball and a 1 pound ball are rolling along at the same speed, which ball has more kinetic energy?
The 7 pound ball
The 1 pound ball
They have the same amount of kinetic energy
There is not enough information to answer this question
If two basketballs are rolling at different speeds, does the faster one or the slower one have more kinetic energy?
Faster
Slower
They have the same kinetic energy
There is not enough information to answer
During a collision, the speed and motion of each object changes.
True
False
The movement of energy from one place to another. The type of energy does not change.
Energy Transfer
Energy being created
Energy Transformation
Energy being destroyed
1. Which one of the statements is true about energy?
a. You can create energy by rubbing your hands together.
b. You can destroy energy by submerging it under water
c. Energy cannot be created.
d. Energy cannot be transferred.
2. An object that is going fast has
a. More energy
b. Less energy
c. More friction
d. Less gravity
3. When objects collide
a. Energy is reflected by the moving objects
b. Energy is canceled by the opposite force
c. The two objects have no reaction
d. Energy is transferred from one object to another
5. A roller coaster car at the top of the hill
a. Has kinetic energy
b. Has no energy
c. Has null energy
d. Has potential energy
What claim could you make about about this picture?
A has the most potential energy.
B has kinetic energy
D has less potential than A.
All of the above
Which object has the most energy?
plane
baseball
car
runner
When you're bowling, kinetic energy from the bowling ball is transferred to the _________________.
your shoes
your hand
floor
pins
Which is not an example of a collision?
A ball flies through the air.
Catching a ball.
In science, when one object runs into another we call it a __________.
crash
hit
strike
collision
If you increase the weight of a moving object, the amount of energy it can transfer does what?
stays the same
decreases
increases
none of these
When a hockey puck hits a plexiglass barrier some of the energy is converted into what?
sound only
sound and heat
matter and heat
sound and matter
What is the scientific term for stored energy?
kinetic energy
thermal energy
potential energy
collision energy
Energy is the ability to do _________ .
force
work
all the things
collisions
What is the scientific term for the energy of motion?
kinetic energy
thermal energy
potential energy
radiant energy
A pitcher throws a ball.
Describe what happens in terms of energy.
The energy from the ball transfers into the pitcher's arm.
Energy is created in the ball when the pitcher releases it.
If the pitcher runs out of energy he should rest before he throws the ball.
The energy from the pitcher is transferred into the ball.
What happens when two moving objects of different sizes collide and move apart?
The smaller object will bounce back further than the larger object.
Both objects will stop.
Both objects bounce backward at equal distances.
The larger object will bounce back further than the smaller one.
Which coaster has the least amount of energy?
Whirlwind
Freestyle
Xcelerator
They're all the same.
Which coaster has the most amount of potential energy?
Whirwind
Freestyle
Xcelerator
They're all the same.
The more height something has, the more _____ _____ it has.
distance traveled
dead weight
kinetic energy
potential energy
Which is NOT an example of a collision causing energy transfer and change in motion?
a golf club hits a golf ball
a football player catchers a football
a soccer ball hits the ground
a basketball flying through the air
What type of energy does the soccer ball have in the picture?
potential energy
kinetic energy
When two moving objects collide, the motion of both objects will change. Why does this happen?
Energy is transferred from one object to another.
Friction changes when moving objects collide.
Object lose mass when they collide, so they weigh less.
The motion of all objects is changing all of the time.
When you're bowling, kinetic energy from the bowling ball is transferred to the _________________.
your shoes
your hand
floor
pins
Moving objects will not stop unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
True
False
The more friction between colliding objects, the less heat produced during a collision.
True
False
Which describes a change that will likely occur in the collision below?
Kinetic energy will be transferred from the nail to the hammer, causing the hammer to move
Kinetic energy will be transferred from the hammer to the nail, causing the nail to move.
Potential energy will be transferred from the nail to the hammer, causing no change in motion.
All of the kinetic energy will transform into light energy and no change in motion will occur.
Which force will stop a moving skateboard?
friction
newtons
inertia
acceleration
the back and forth movement of particles are called
temperature
vibrations
batteries
Energy that travels through wires in a circuit
electricity
friction
mechanical energy
the measure of how hot or cold something is
electricty
energy
temperature
___________absorb the sun's rays as a source of energy for generating electricity
outlets
solar panels
electricity
The movement of one form of energy into another
potential energy
kinetic energy
energy transfer
The total potential and kinetic energy of an object.
Mechanical energy
Light energy
sound energy
When one object runs into another and energy is transferred between them
kinetic energy
collision
frcition
The amount of energy an object has due to moving particles.
heat energy
sound energy
light energy
energy that can be seen by the human eye
sound energy
chemical energy
light energy
an example of chemical energy is
roller coaster
battery
solar panel
an example of mechanical energy is
roller coaster
battery
solar panel
an example of light energy is
roller coaster
battery
solar panel
an example of heat energy is
roller coaster
fire
powerlines
an example of electric energy is
powerlines
battery
solar panel
examples of energy transfer include: (choose all correct answers)
a toaster plugged into an outlet (electric transferred to heat)
a lightbulb shining into a solar panel to charge a phone (light transferred to electric)
a windmill powering a powerplant (mechanical transferred to electric)
A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction
force
motion
energy
kinetic
The rate of motion or how fast an object moves
motion
energy
force
speed
Which statement is true about energy?
Energy can be created and can be destroyed and transferred.
Energy can't be created, but it can be destroyed and transferred.
Energy can be created, but not destroyed or transferred.
Energy can't be created or destroyed but it can be transferred.
When rolling a marble down a ramp when does it have the most potential energy?
At the bottom of the ramp
While traveling down the ramp
While being lifted to the top of the ramp
At the top of the ramp
When two moving objects collide, the motion of both objects will change. Why does this happen?
energy is transferred from one object to the other
friction changes when moving objects collide
objects lose mass when they collide, so they weigh less
the motion of all objects is changing all the time
Two metal spheres roll across the floor towards each other. After they collide, what about the spheres is most likely to change?
their mass
their state of matter
their motion
their shape
How an object moves from place to place is called?
Force
Energy
Contact
Motion
What form of energy is produced by clapping?
Heat
Sound
Electric
Light
A paddle moving a kayak through water is an example of
force causing movement
force causing an object to slow down
force causing a object to change directions
force within the earth
Air pushing against a parachute is an example of
force causing movement
force causing an object to slow down
force causing an object to change directions
force within the earth
When forces cause movement, how does friction affect an object's motion?
It doesn't act against it.
It helps to make it faster.
It acts against them to slow them down.
It doesn't have an affect.
A car starting is an example of an _______
Motion
Force
Contact
Energy transfer
Collide
When two bumper cars ______ energy transfers from one car to another when their surfaces touch. This contact effects the motion of both cars.
Motion
Force
Contact
Energy transfer
Collide
A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction.
Contact
Motion
Force
Energy
Collision
A forceful impact when energy is transferred from one object to another.
Contact
Motion
Force
Energy
Collision
That which is needed to do work
Contact
Motion
Force
Energy
Collision
Which of the following is not a form of energy?
light
heat
fuel
sound
What is another name for potential energy?
Kinetic energy
stored energy
motion energy
solar energy
What is another name for kinetic energy?
Potential energy
stored energy
motion energy
solar energy
What must you have in order for an object to go from potential energy to kinetic energy?
(a)
Which is an example of an energy transfer.
Lighting a match
Sharpening a pencil
A bat hitting a ball
Running on the playground
Imagine that a truck rolling down a hill hits a stationary car at the bottom. Which of the following is most likely to happen?
a. When the truck and car collide, they will move in opposite directions.
b. When the truck and car collide, the car is pushed and begins moving and the truck slowly comes to a stop.
c. When the truck and car collide, the truck rolls over the car and keeps moving.
d. When the truck and car collide, the car does not move and the truck comes to a stop.
Which of the following is an example of a transformation of energy?
Kicking a ball
A battery going dead
The quarterback catches the ball
Why does the bowling ball slow down after striking the pins?
It _____ some of its energy to the pins so it does not have as much. With less energy, it cannot move as fast so it slows down.
transfers
absorbs
reflects
blocks
Which picture has the MOST amount of kinetic energy?
Girl with balloon
Rocket
Boy on bike
Squirrel
Cow
