Vocabulary
Potential
Multiple Choice
Kinetic
Math
100
What is the scientific meaning of energy?
The ability to cause change
100
When a slingshot is held stretched out and ready to shoot, what kind of energy is present?
potential energy
100
When a racecar accelerates on a level track, which kind of energy does it gain? A. Kinetic B. potential C. accelerate D. heat
A. kinetic
100
Which of the following examples of a cheetah has the most Kinetic energy? A. a cheetah that is resting B. a cheetah that is running C. a cheetah that is walking D. a cheetah that is eating
B. A cheetah that is running
100
16 + 16
32
200
Energy is the ability to cause what?
change
200
What is the source of potential energy that lifts a rocket? A. heat shield B.nosecone C.gyro D.fuel
D. fuel
200
Miquel is making a picture frame. He sticks a nail into a piece of wood and hits the nail with a hammer. Which form of energy is released when the hammer hits the nail? A.sound B.potential C.light D.electrical
A. sound
200
7 X 8
56
300
Electromagnetic waves transfer which kind of visible energy?
light energy
300
A balloon can fly across the room if given enough potential energy. What action would provide that potential energy? A. dropping the balloon B. tying the balloon in a net C. cutting the balloon into pieces D. filling the balloon with air and then releasing it
D. filling the balloon with air and then releasing it
300
When a space shuttle is launched and warmth is felt what form of energy is observed? A. Light B. Heat C. potential D. sound
B.Heat energy
300
Kinetic energy is energy in ________ and potential energy is stored energy
motion
300
144 / 12
12
400
What states " energy cannot be created or destroyed"?
The law of conservation of energy
400
An apple hanging from the tree
Potential energy
400
A group of sheep are grazing in a field. As they eat, the sheep break down the molecules of grass, which releases energy. Which form of energy is stored in the grass? A. potential B. kinetic C. Chemical D Heat
C.Chemical energy
400
A ball is sitting at the top of a ramp. As the ball rolls down the ramp, the potential energy of the ball decreases. What happens to the potential energy of ball
It becomes kinetic energy
400
19 X 3
57
500
The result of electric charges having energy.
Electrical energy
500
Stretching a rubber band is what kind of potential energy?
Elastic potential energy
500
If the sound of a jet plane taking off can injure your ears, what can you decide about other sounds that are at the same level on the decibel scales? A. they have less energy B. they do not travel in waves C. they transfer a lot of energy D. they are usually harmless to hearing
C.they transfer a lot of energy
500
A form of kinetic energy that travels in waves.
Sound energy
500
2012 X 1979
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