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- Q1
What form of energy is associated with the movement of charges, usually electrons?
sound
electrical
heat
chemical
30sS8P2 - Q2
On a cold, winter day, Sheena rubs her hands together. Stored chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy. Due to the Law of Conservation of Energy some of the energy is also transformed into
kinetic energy.
heat energy.
light energy.
solar energy.
60sS8P2 - Q3
Gasoline, wood, water behind a dam, and a boulder on the edge of a cliff all represent some form of potential energy. What form of potential energy do gasoline and wood have in common?
mechanical
chemical
heat
light
30sS8P2 - Q4
Bill and Mary wanted to have a snack after school. They heated some milk in a pot on the stove to make hot chocolate. They also popped some popcorn in the microwave oven. How did Bill and Mary transfer heat energy to make these snacks?
heating milk by convection; popping popcorn by conduction
heating milk by conduction; popping popcorn by radiation
heating milk by radiation; popping popcorn by convection
heating milk by radiation; popping popcorn by radiation
30sS8P2 - Q5
How do microwaves cook food?
by using direct contact of moving particles through the process of conduction
by using forced hot air currents through the process of convection
by using the movement of charged particles through the process of induction
by using electromagnetic waves and the process of radiation
30sS8P2 - Q6
A pitcher throws a baseball as shown in the diagram. Which of these has MOSTLY kinetic energy?
the ball
the batter
the pitcher
the catcher
30sS8P2 - Q7
Which situation is an example of increasing potential energy?
pulling a wagon uphill
emptying a bucket of water
a bicyclist stopping at a stop sign
a cat jumping from a tree
30sS8P2 - Q8
What is the process by which heat energy gets to Earth from the sun?
conduction
radiation
convection
subduction
30sS8P2 - Q9
To pull up a bucket of water from a well, George pulled hard on a handle to wind up a rope. Which kind of energy was George applying to the handle?
frictional energy
mechanical energy
chemical energy
potential energy
30sS8P2 - Q10
A car stopped at the top of a ramp has
mechanical energy.
heat energy.
potential energy.
kinetic energy.
30sS8P2 - Q11
When electrical energy is "used" by an electric light, what really happens to the energy?
It stops at the electric light.
It disappears.
It is given off as other forms of energy.
It changes to matter.
30sS8P2 - Q12
When a hair dryer is being used, one of the energy transformations that takes place is
mechanical to electrical.
chemical to electrical.
electrical to chemical.
electrical to mechanical.
30sS8P2 - Q13
Which represents kinetic energy?
a salmon leaping up a waterfall
a salmon resting in still water
a bear standing in a field of berries
a bear holding a salmon it has caught
30sS8P2 - Q14
Light is an example of which type of energy?
nuclear
chemical
gravitational
electromagnetic
30sS8P2 - Q15
Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
a stuffed toy lying on a table
a child jumping rope
a swimmer ready to dive
firewood stacked in a fireplace
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