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Physics
9th -
12thgrade
IGCSE Physics Chapter 6: Energy Stores and Transfer
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
A) A moving car
B) A stretched spring
C) A flowing river
D) A battery
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the energy stored in an object due to its position or condition called?
A) Kinetic energy
B) Thermal energy
C) Potential energy
D) Electrical energy
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a process that involves the transfer of thermal energy?
A) Lighting a match
B) Turning on a light bulb
C) Pulling a spring
D) Pushing a book
- 4. Multiple Choice
The principle of conservation of energy states that:
A) Energy can be created but not destroyed
B) Energy can be destroyed but not created
C) Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted
D) Energy cannot be transferred or converted, only created or destroyed
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the formula for calculating potential energy?
A) E = mgh
B) E = 0.5mv²
C) E = Pt
D) W = Fd
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?
A) E = mgh
B) E = 0.5mv²
C) E = Pt
D) W = Fd
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following energy stores is associated with the internal energy of an object or substance?
A) Kinetic energy
B) Thermal energy
C) Potential energy
D) Electrical energy
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the unit of energy commonly used in the SI system?
A) Joules (J)
B) Watts (W)
C) Newtons (N)
D) Meters (m)
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following energy stores is associated with the energy stored in chemical bonds?
A) Kinetic energy
B) Thermal energy
C) Chemical energy
D) Nuclear energy
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the energy transferred through the application of a force over a distance called?
A) Mechanical work
B) Heating
C) Radiation
D) Electric current
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the formula for calculating electrical energy?
A) E = mgh
B) E = 0.5mv²
C) E = Pt
D) W = Fd
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which form of energy transfer does not require a medium to propagate?
A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Compression
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the unit of power commonly used in the SI system?
A) Joules (J)
B) Watts (W)
C) Newtons (N)
D) Meters (m)
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy source?
A) Wind power
B) Solar power
C) Geothermal power
D) Fossil fuels
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the formula for calculating work done?
A) E = mgh
B) E = 0.5mv²
C) E = Pt
D) W = Fd
- 16. Multiple Choice
An object with a mass of 5 kg is lifted to a height of 10 meters above the ground. What is its gravitational potential energy?
A) 25 J
B) 50 J
C) 100 J
D) 500 J
- 17. Multiple Choice
A car with a mass of 800 kg is moving at a speed of 20 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?
A) 8,000 J
B) 16,000 J
C) 160,000 J
D) 320,000 J
- 18. Multiple Choice
A light bulb consumes 60 watts of power and operates for 5 minutes. How much electrical energy does it use?
A) 30 J
B) 60 J
C) 300 J
D) 18,000 J
- 19. Multiple Choice
A force of 50 N is applied to push an object a distance of 5 meters. How much work is done?
A) 5 J
B) 50 J
C) 100 J
D) 250 J
- 20. Multiple Choice
A microwave oven consumes 1,200 watts of power and operates for 2 minutes. How much electrical energy does it use?
A) 40 J
B) 120 KJ
C) 1,200 J
D) 144 KJ
- 21. Multiple Choice
A wind turbine has a power output of 2 MW. How much energy does it produce in 1 hour?
A) 7 MWh
B) 7 GWh
C) 7.6 MWh
D) 7.2 GWh
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is Sankey diagrm?
To analyze the distribution of population across different regions and spatial distribution
To visualize chemical reactions and reactant-product relationships that can be used to measured kinetic energy of a particular reaction and rate of reaction
A visual representation of energy flows or material flows, often used to depict the efficiency and distribution of energy within a system
To visualize the spread of infectious diseases in a population and epidemiology of diseases such as COVID-19
- 23. Multiple Choice
M can be represented as what?
Internal energy of the surrounding.
Energy that is used during a reaction.
Conserved energy.
Energy that can be created.
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