Energy

Potential/Kinetic

100

A roller coaster has __________ energy when it moves. A) potential B) kinetic C) less D) zero

B) kinetic

200

Light is considered to be a form of kinetic energy. Is this statement true or false?

True - because radiant energy is kinetic energy that shows up as light, radio waves, and x-rays.

300

The ability to perform work or to change an object is called a) magic b) potential c) energy d)velocity

c) energy

400

The energy an object possesses due to its position above Earth's surface is called a) chemical energy b) gravitational potential energy c) kinetic energy d) space energy

b) gravitational potential energy

500

Which of the following is not considered a type of kinetic energy? a) battery b) electricity c) heat d) sound

a) battery

Law of Conservation of Energy

100

The law of conservation of energy states... a) energy cannot be created or destroyed b) energy cannot be gained or released c) energy cannot be heated or frozen d) energy cannot be used or wasted

a) energy cannot be created or destroyed

200

________ will carry thermal energy from the Sun at the speed of light A) light (or radiant) energy B) heat energy C) chemical energy D) elastic energy

A) light (or radiant) energy

300

_________ is transferred by electromagnetic waves. A) Convection B) Potential C) Radiation D) Conduction

C) Radiation

400

_________ energy can take many forms. One example of this us heat energy in the vibrations of particles. A) Kinetic B) Thermal C) Convection D) Both A and B

D) Both A and B

500

A roller coaster begins at the top and descends to the bottom. When the car is above it has the greatest _________ energy. However, when the car drops below is has the greatest __________ energy. A) terrifying, relieving B) food, digestive C) potential, kinetic D) kinetic, potential

C) potential, kinetic

Heat Energy

100

Heat from the sun reaches earth as a result of A) Radiation B) Convention C) Insulation D) Conduction

A) Radiation

200

A metal pot sitting on an electric burner becomes hot as a result of A) carelessness B) Radiation C) Conduction D) Convection

C) Conduction

300

When you make hot tea, heat spreads throughout the liquid by A) Convection B) Conduction C) Radiation D) Magic

A) Convection

400

________ is the passing of heat through a material while the material stays in place. A) Conduction B) Radiation C) Convection D) Thermal

A) Conduction

500

A __________ conductor is a material which can transfer heat easily. A) radioactive B) insulator C) thermal D) weak

C) thermal

Energy

100

--True or False. In the United States we use Celsius or Fahrenheit to measure temperature.

True

200

Objects with higher temperature have particles that vibrate more ________ A) quickly B) slowly C) vibrantly D) beautifully

B) slowly