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- 1. 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
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would be an example of the following energy transformation:
Electrical -> Mechanical -> Sound
A triple beam balance measuring an object’s mass
A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet
A projector displaying a diagram on the screen
A working flashlight used to light up a dark corner
- 3. Multiple Choice
The picture shows a lamp. Which three forms of energy is the lamp using?
heat, light, and sound
electrical, light, and heat
mechanical, sound, and light
light, mechanical, and electrical
- 4. Multiple Choice
The blades of a wind turbine are at rest until the movement of air causes the blades to spin. Which energy transformation happens when the blades are spinning as shown?
Electrical to mechanical
Chemical to electrical
Mechanical to electrical
Chemical to mechanical
- 5. Multiple Choice
The diagram below represents energy transformations in a moving electric toy car. Which form of energy is the original source of power for this car?
electrical
mechanical
sound
radiant
- 6. Multiple Choice
The picture shows a woman running. What is the main type of energy conversion taking place?
Thermal energy is converted to mechanical energy as the energy from heat provides energy for movement.
Mechanical energy is converted to thermal energy as the energy from movement creates heat in the surrounding air.
Chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy as the energy from digested food provides energy for movement.
Mechanical energy is converted to chemical energy as the movement from movement creates reactions in the surrounding air.
- 7. Multiple Choice
As a candle burns, the chemical energy stored in the wax is transformed into
heat and light
heat and magnetism
electricity and light
electricity and magnetism
- 8. Multiple Choice
A wrecking ball is a tool that is used to tear down unsafe houses or buildings. A heavy ball is hung from a crane and swings into the side of a structure, crushing the walls. What type of energy does the wrecking ball use to destroy the walls?
chemical energy
heat energy
magnetic energy
mechanical energy
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an example of sound energy?
- 10. 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 —
chemical
radiant
thermal
mechanical
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