Types of Energy
True/False
Heat Transfer
Multiple Choice
General Knowledge
100

The ability to do work is called: 

Energy

100

An energy transformation occurs when a form of energy changes to another energy form in the same object

True

100

Define conduction

The process by which heat energy is transmitted through collisions between neighboring atoms or molecules.

100

Whenever a moving object experiences friction, some of its kinetic energy is turned to

A) mechanical energy

B) potential energy

C) thermal energy

D) light energy

C) Thermal

100

Who are the two teams playing in the AFL grand final on Saturday?

Geelong and Lions

200

Give an example of kinetic energy

Riding a bike, walking, running

200

An energy transfer occurs when the form of energy remains the same type but is moved from one object to another

True

200

Define Convection

The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid (liquid or gas) between areas of different temperature.

200

Which of these is not an example of chemical energy?

A) Food

B) Petrol

C) Batteries

D) Light bulb

D) Light bulb
 

200

Name 5 characters in Harry Potter

Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dobby, Draco, Fred, George etc.

300

Define potential energy

The energy stored in an object

300

The formula to calculate kinetic energy is
Mass × Gravitational acceleration × Height 

False - correct formula is
1⁄2 × Mass × Velocity-squared 

300

Define and give an example of radiation

Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light. 

E.g. the sun, stove top, X -Rays

300

What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

Energy cannot be created nor destroyed in any chemical reaction. It can only be changed from one form to another.

300

What is the name of Anna & Elsa's kingdom in Frozen?

Arendelle

400

List 8 different types of energy 

Potential, Kinetic, Thermal, Sound, Light, Nuclear, Gravitational, Mechanical, Electrical, Magnetic, Elastic, Chemical

400

 Gravitational acceleration is approximately 8.9 m/s2

False - Gravity = 9.81m/s2

400

When heat from a stove is used to boil water in a saucepan, this is an example of:
A - an energy transformation
B - an energy transfer
C - energy translocation

B - energy transfer 

400

What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?

A) Electrical to chemical to light

B) Sound to chemical to mechanical

C) Chemical to electrical to sound

D) Light to electrical to thermal

C) Chemical to Electrical to sound

400

Name 1 Michael Jackson song

Thriller, Beat it, Bad, Man in the Mirror, Billie Jean etc. 

500

Give 1 example for the following energy types:

Light, electrical & chemical

Sun, phone charger/light bulbs, petrol in a car

500

A plant turns thermal energy from the sun into chemical energy during photosynthesis is an example of energy transfer

False - example of energy transformation

500

What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass? 

A) Heat travels from the ice to the warmer water.

B) No energy is transferred.

C) Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.

D) The water warms up due to the humidity

A) Heat travels from the ice to the warmer water.

500

Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket

A) Chemical to light

B) Electrical to light

C) Electrical to chemical

D) Chemical to electrical

B) Electrical to Light

500

How many months have 28 days?

All of them 

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