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- 1. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows a swinging pendulum ball. Where does the ball have the most potential energy?
Positions 2 and 3
Positions 1 and 4
Positions 3 and 4
Positions 1 and 2
- 2. Multiple Choice
The following diagram shows books on a shelf. The books with the most potential energy are located on shelf number ____.
Shelf #1
Shelf #2
Shelf #3
Shelf #4
- 3. Multiple Choice
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that:
Energy can run out, but it can change forms first
Energy is dependent on mass
Energy is neither created nor destroyed, but can change forms
The larger they are, the harder they fall
- 4. Multiple Choice
Mechanical energy is best described as…
A combination of Potential and Kinetic Energy
When Kinetic Energy doubles
When an object’s energy increases due to it’s mass
The energy required to activate an object’s energy
- 5. Multiple Choice
You get on the Intimidator at Carowinds. Your potential energy is highest:
At the bottom of the first hill
At the top of the first hill
At the bottom of the final hill
At the top of the final hill
- 6. Multiple Choice
What kind of energy change occurs when a battery is operating a remote control toy?
Heat energy is changed to light energy
Potential energy is changed to kinetic energy
Light energy is changed to heat energy
Kinetic energy is changed to chemical energy
- 7. Multiple Choice
The picture shows a can opener being operated. Which form of energy is most likely used to open the can?
Thermal
Chemical
Electrical
mechanical
- 8. Multiple Choice
Energy is _________________
The ability to change forms
The ability to combine potential and kinetic
The ability to do work
The ability to move something
- 9. Multiple Choice
You turn on your chromebook. Which of the following is not a likely form of energy you will see?
Chemical
Electrical
Radiant
Thermal
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
Electrical to Chemical
Electrical to Radiant
Chemical to Radiant
Chemical to Electrical
- 11. Multiple Choice
A ball is dropped. Which of the following will happen as the ball continues to fall?
As time increases, the ball’s kinetic energy will convert to potential
As time increases, the ball’s height and potential energy will increase
As time increases, the ball’s potential energy will convert to kinetic
As time increases, the ball’s kinetic energy will decrease
- 12. Multiple Choice
__________ energy is possessed by an object due to its motion or due to its position
Chemical
Electrical
Radiant
Mechanical
- 13. Multiple Choice
As part of a science activity, Carla stretches a rubber band, lets it go and it flies across the room. Which statement below most accurately describes what happened?
The energy in the rubber band will be lost
The elastic potential energy is converted to kinetic energy
The kinetic energy is converted to elastic potential energy
Stretching a rubber band gives it kinetic energy
- 14. Multiple Choice
When a pendulum swings, its kinetic energy is highest:
At position 1
At position 2
At position 3
At position 4
- 15. Multiple Choice
An alarm clock changes electrical energy to _____ and _____ energy.
Chemical and Radiant
Radiant and Mechanical
Radiant and Sound
Sound and Mechanical
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which point has the most potential energy?
G
F
B
A
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