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Energy, Forces, and Simple Machines Worksheet (Extraction)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the proper sequence for the transformation of energy in a car?

a)

Chemical energy - Mechanical energy -Heat

b)

Chemical energy - Mechanical energy - Heat - Sound

c)

Mechanical energy - Heat - Chemical

d)

Chemical energy - Electrical energy - Mechanical energy

2.

Which surface provides the LEAST friction?

a)

Tiled floor

b)

Grass land

c)

Sandy-road

d)

Wood floor

3.

Which picture shows a static type of friction?

a)

A motorcycle stuck in mud

b)

A heavy table at rest on the floor

c)

A boy swimming in a pool

d)

A person throwing a ball

4.

Beating fifty eggs while baking bread uses what simple machine?

a)

Screw

b)

Wheel and axle

c)

Pulley

d)

Both A and B

5.

Which of these should be done with sharp tools to prevent injuries to children?

a)

Sharp tools and equipment should be kept inside the cabinets.

b)

The children can be allowed to use knives.

c)

The knife should be placed under the sofas and chairs.

d)

Sharp tools should be put out of reach of the children.

6.

Without air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate. This statement is:

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

Neither true nor false

7.

What force occurs when one object rubs against another object?

a)

Gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Magnetic

d)

Buoyant

8.

Energy transformation or energy conversion is the process of ____________.

a)

Changing of energy from one form to another.

b)

Changing of energy into different sizes.

c)

Changing of energy to thermal energy alone.

d)

Changing of energy to heat energy alone.

9.

Which of these will have the strongest gravitational pull on Earth?

a)

A baby

b)

A drinking glass

c)

An elephant

d)

A half sack of rice

10.

What kind of simple machine has a sharp edge and helps spread or cut something?

a)

Wedge

b)

Lever

c)

Pulley

d)

Inclined plane

11.

When an object is at rest or not moving, the energy it possesses is ________.

a)

Potential energy

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Chemical energy

12.

In a pair of kitchen tongs, which part acts as the fulcrum?

a)

The joint where the two arms meet

b)

The middle of the arms where you grip

c)

The tips that pick up the food

d)

None of the above

13.

How do we stop a moving vehicle effectively?

a)

Release the brake pedal to increase friction.

b)

Press the brake pedal to increase friction.

c)

Look at the brake pedal to increase friction.

d)

Do nothing to increase the friction.

14.

When you switch on a flashlight, the chemical energy in batteries is converted into ________.

a)

Mechanical energy

b)

Light energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Chemical energy

15.

A rolling ball possesses ________.

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Potential energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Chemical energy

16.

Which of the following describes sound energy?

a)

It’s a form of energy present in everybody due to the motion of molecules.

b)

It is an energy produced by vibrating bodies or objects.

c)

It’s a form of energy produced by moving electrons.

d)

It is a form of energy possessed by moving objects.

17.

A staircase is an example of what simple machine?

a)

Lever

b)

Inclined plane

c)

Wedge

d)

Pulley

18.

Why is it more difficult for us to go up a mountain than to go down?

a)

We are pulled by the wind.

b)

We are moving against gravity.

c)

We are moving towards gravity.

d)

None of the above

19.

What energy transformation occurs when you rub your hands together?

a)

Mechanical energy to Heat energy

b)

Mechanical energy to Chemical energy

c)

Chemical energy to Heat energy

d)

Heat energy to Mechanical energy

20.

Transformation of energy occurs when __________.

a)

Energy is transformed from one form to another

b)

Energy is created

c)

There is electricity

d)

Energy is wasted

21.

Which of the following is a source of chemical energy?

a)

Pencil

b)

Firewood

c)

Bicycle

d)

Chalk

22.

Raising a flag up a pole uses what simple machine?

a)

Pulley

b)

Screw

c)

Wheel and axle

d)

None of these

23.

Energy transformation starts when _______ energy strikes the earth’s surface.

a)

Radiant energy

b)

Heat energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Mechanical energy

24.

Which bike will run faster based on its design?

a)

Road bike because it is light, has thin tires, and is more aerodynamic.

b)

Mountain bike because it is heavy and durable.

c)

Mountain bike because it has no brake.

d)

Road bike because it has wide tires and lots of grip.

25.

Bringing heavy metal beams to the third floor of a construction site uses a _______.

a)

Wedge

b)

Pulley

c)

Screw

d)

Wheel and axle

26.

Which statement does NOT accurately describe the effects of gravitational force?

a)

Gravitational force pushes objects upward.

b)

The farther you are from Earth, the lesser your weight.

c)

Gravitational force is greater when objects are closer together.

d)

The more distant the body from the Earth, the lesser the gravitational force.

27.

Why are simple machines important in our daily lives?

a)

They can cause damage to the environment.

b)

They can transform energy and make work faster and easier.

c)

They can produce energy and movement to create work.

d)

They can create products easily.

28.

Which form of energy is produced by moving electrons?

a)

Sound

b)

Electrical

c)

Chemical

d)

Heat

29.

When you pluck a guitar string, it has _______ energy before it becomes sound.

a)

Mechanical energy

b)

Heat energy

c)

Electrical energy

d)

Light energy

30.

Wheelchair ramps are examples of what type of simple machine?

a)

Inclined plane

b)

Screw

c)

Wedge

d)

Lever

31.

Getting water from a deep ground well usually uses a _______.

a)

Screw

b)

Pulley

c)

Wheel and axle

d)

None of these

32.

Which shows the correct transformation of energy in a television?

a)

Electrical energy - Light - Sound - Heat

b)

Mechanical energy - Sound - Light

c)

Electrical energy - Light - Sound

d)

Light - Electrical energy -Mechanical energy

33.

Which simple machine is used in a car jack to change a flat tire?

a)

Screw

b)

Inclined plane

c)

Pulley

d)

Wheel and axle

34.

Which of the following describes light energy?

a)

It’s a form of energy that travels through space.

b)

It is a form of energy possessed by moving objects.

c)

It’s a form of energy produced by moving electrons.

d)

It is an energy stored in plants.

35.

A can opener is a combination of which simple machines?

a)

Lever and wedge

b)

Wedge and pulley

c)

Inclined plane and wedge

d)

Lever and pulley

36.

As our body performs digestion, chemical energy is transformed into _______.

a)

Light energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Sound energy

d)

Heat energy

37.

When you light a candle, chemical energy is changed into _______.

a)

Nuclear energy

b)

Heat and light energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Sound energy

38.

Which is true about the Law of Conservation of Energy?

a)

Energy can be destroyed.

b)

Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only transformed.

c)

Energy can be created.

d)

Energy can repeat itself and be created.

39.

Anie’s electric stovetop circles glowed red. What can you infer?

a)

The circles gave off both heat and light.

b)

The circles gave off only light.

c)

The circles gave off light but not heat.

d)

The circles gave off light to help the cook see the stove.

40.

Energy transformation is important in our daily living because _______.

a)

It provides high consumption of electricity.

b)

It helps our work become easier and faster by providing different forms of energy.

c)

It helps us to be in another place faster.

d)

It created useful and not so important energies.