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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?Chemical to lightElectrical to chemicalElectrical to lightChemical to electrical
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.A candle glows brightly in the dark.A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.A battery causes a flashlight to shine.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?Electrical to chemical to lightSound to chemical to mechanicalChemical to electrical to soundLight to electrical to thermal
- 4. Multiple ChoicePeople get energy from the food that they eat and transform that energy as they move. Which energy transformations occur as a student rapidly rubs the palms of his hands together?mechanical to thermal to electricalchemical to mechanical to thermalmechanical to chemical to soundchemical to sound to electrical
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?An e-readera fana manual pencil sharpeneripod
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA television works by transforming electrical energy into what other kinds of energy?Light, thermal, and soundThermal, chemical, and solarSound, mechanical, and electricalLight, chemical, and mechanical
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following shows the correct order of the energy transformations that occur when green plants produce their food from the Sun’s energy?chemical to thermallight to chemicalthermal to lightchemical to electrical
- 8. Multiple Choice
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —solarlightthermalmechanical - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?thermal -> electricalmechanical -> electricalchemical -> mechanicalmechanical -> electromagnetic
- 10. Multiple ChoiceEnergy transformations occur when...energy is created through conductionenergy changes from one form to anothertwo forces slide together that are touchinga chemical reaction takes place
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which choice below is most like a pendulum, for demonstrating Potential and Kinetic Energy?
Roller Coaster
Kicking a Soccer Ball
A Water Slide
A Swing Set
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWater high in the air falls due to gravity, the moving water spins turbines, and they create/store electricity...
Pick the BEST Energy Conversion below for a Hydroelectric Dam.Mechanical to ElectricalElectrical to Mechanical to ThermalPotential to Kinetic to ElectricalKinetic to Mechanical to Electrical - 13. Multiple ChoiceMaking a Fruit Smoothie is YUMMY!
Plug a Blender into the wall outlet, and you're ready to go.
Which choice below BEST shows the energy transformation of making a smoothie?Electrical to KineticElectrical to ChemicalMechanical to SoundKinetic to Thermal - 14. Multiple Choice
A Steam Locomotive uses wood or coal, to create steam from water. This steam moves pistons, and thus, the train. Choose the best energy transformation below for a steam locomotive.
Thermal --> Mechanical --> Chemical (plus heat)
Chemical --> Thermal --> Mechanical (plus heat)
Mechanical --> Chemical --> Thermal (plus heat)
Electrical -> Chemical --> Thermal (plus heat)
- 15. Multiple Choice
Turning on a light is most like which energy transformation below?
Chemical to Electrical to Thermal to Light
Chemical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)
Mechanical to Electrical to Light (plus thermal)
Electrical to Chemical to light (plus thermal)
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________.destroyed, destroyedcreated, savedcreated, destroyedlost, found
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?thermal -> electricalmechanical -> electricalchemical -> mechanicalmechanical -> electromagnetic
- 18. Multiple Choicewhat type of energy is stored in a battery?electricalchemicalthermalmechanical
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhen you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarElectricalMechanicalChemical
- 20. Multiple ChoiceSolar Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.MechanicalSolarSoundElectrical
- 21. Multiple ChoiceElectrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.ThermalSolarElectricalNone
- 22. Multiple ChoiceMechanical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarMechanicalElectricalPotential
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —solarlightthermalmechanical
- 24. Multiple ChoiceEnergy you get from eating an applenuclear energyelectromagnetic energysound energychemical energy
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat energy is given off when a cell phone rings?Sound EnergyGravitational EnergyThermal EnergyNuclear Energy
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy transformation occurs in a toaster?chemical to electricelectric to thermalkinetic to chemicalthermal to potential
- 27. Multiple Choice
What energy transformation occurs as bioluminescent algae glow in the ocean?
Radiant --> Chemical
Thermal --> Radiant
Chemical --> Radiant
Thermal --> Chemical
- 28. Multiple Choice
What energy transformation occurs in the chameleon as it quickly launches its tongue to catch an insect?
Radiant --> Chemical
Thermal --> Chemical
Chemical --> Mechanical
Mechanical --> Chemical
- 29. Multiple Choice
What energy transformation occurs as howler monkeys loudly call to each other in the forest?
Chemical --> Mechanical --> Sound
Chemical --> Sound --> Thermal
Sound --> Chemical --> Radiant
Mechanical --> Chemical --> Sound
- 30. Multiple Choice
What energy transformation occurs as as an elephant walks through the savanna?
Thermal --> Chemical + Mechanical
Mechanical --> Chemical + Thermal
Radiant --> Chemical + Mechanical
Chemical --> Mechanical + Thermal
- 31. Multiple Choice
What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?
Chemical --> Radiant
Thermal --> Chemical
Radiant --> Chemical
Mechanical --> Thermal
- 32. Multiple Choice
What energy transformation occurs as a mouse produces body heat?
Chemical --> Thermal
Thermal --> Chemical
Electrical --> Thermal
Thermal --> Mechanical
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?
chemical to mechanical to electrical to radiant
radiant to electrical to sound
chemical to radiant to mechanical to electrical
electric to radiant to chemical
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat kind of energy is represented in the picture?ThermalChemicalSoundNuclear
- 35. Multiple ChoiceA swing has potential energy if _____________.it is in motionit is swinging backwardit is sitting stillit is spinning
- 36. Multiple ChoiceEnergy of motion is which type of energy?PotentialKineticSoundGravitational
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe roller coaster cart has the most gravitational potential energy at position-WXYZ
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following energy transfers occurs when food is digested?chemical to mechanicalradiant to nuclearmechanical to potentialthermal to chemical
- 39. Multiple ChoiceTurning on a lamp is an example of energy transformation from electrical to 3 forms of energy. Which of these is NOT created by the lamp?radiantlightheatchemical
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of Radiant energy?Electromagnetic wavesBurning LogsVibrationsGravitational potential
- 41. Multiple ChoiceKinetic energy is energy due to...interactions between objects or particlesmotionelasticitymass
- 42. Multiple ChoicePotential energy is energy that is...storedalready usedbeing used currentlynever going to be used
- 43. Multiple ChoiceElectrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarMechanicalChemicalElectrical
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhen the light changes, Potential Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.PotentialMechanicalThermalKinetic
- 45. Multiple ChoiceElectrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.MechanicalSolarElectricalThermal
- 46. Multiple ChoiceKinetic Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarElectricalThermalPotential
- 47. Multiple ChoiceChemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.ThermalSolarMechanicalChemical
- 48. Multiple ChoiceThe Electrical Energy of the stove is transferred to _____ Energy.SolarThermalPotentialElectrical
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: light energy -> electrical energy?solar calculatorturning on a flashlightcandle burninga toaster
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhich items would have this energy transformation: chemical energy -> mechanical and thermal energy?digesting an appleturning on a flashlightiron for your clothesa person running
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