Forms Of Energy

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    What is the major source of light energy?

    • Food cooking
    • The sun
    • Gravity
    • Electricity
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This is a pretest to test students on their previous knowledge on the forms of energy: kinetic, potential,work, force, inertia, etc.

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  • 2. 

    Something that makes an object start moving, stop moving, speed up, or slow down is a(n)

    • Load

    • Position

    • Force

    • Effort

    Correct Answer
    A. Force
  • 3. 

    The force that works against motion is

    • Friction

    • Newton

    • Direction

    • Acceleration

    Correct Answer
    A. Friction
  • 4. 

    A material that transfers heat well is known as a(n)

    • Conductor

    • Insulator

    • Producer

    • Inventor

    Correct Answer
    A. Conductor
  • 5. 

    An example of kinetic energy is

    • A rock on top of a hill

    • Energy stored in a battery

    • A rolling bowling ball

    • Energy from stored food

    Correct Answer
    A. A rolling bowling ball
  • 6. 

    Kinetic energy is energy that is

    • Standing still

    • A type of gravity

    • Moving

    • Between friction and force

    Correct Answer
    A. Moving
  • 7. 

    Potential energy is energy that is

    • Standing still

    • A type of gravity

    • Moving

    • Between friction and force

    Correct Answer
    A. Standing still
  • 8. 

    A material that doesn't transfer heat very well is called a(n)

    • Applicator

    • Protector

    • Insulator

    • Conveyor

    Correct Answer
    A. Insulator
  • 9. 

    What kind of energy is found in our food?

    • Chemical energy

    • Biodegradable energy

    • Thermal energy

    • Electrical energy

    Correct Answer
    A. Chemical energy
  • 10. 

    What kind of energy does a stove give off that causes food to cook?

    • Chemical energy

    • Thermal energy

    • Electrical energy

    • Light energy

    Correct Answer
    A. Thermal energy
  • 11. 

    An example of potential energy is

    • A ball rolling down a hill

    • A ferris wheel

    • A rock sitting on top of a hill

    • An apple falling from a tree

    Correct Answer
    A. A rock sitting on top of a hill
  • 12. 

    A swinging hammer is a form of

    • Force

    • Kinetic energy

    • Friction

    • Potential energy

    Correct Answer
    A. Kinetic energy
  • 13. 

    You can tell an object has moved when its ____________________ has changed.

    • Force

    • Position

    • Distance

    • Direction

    Correct Answer
    A. Position
  • 14. 

    An object that has energy because of its position is said to have

    • Thermal energy

    • Kinetic energy

    • Potential energy

    • Force

    Correct Answer
    A. Potential energy
  • 15. 

    What is needed for a force to be applied to an object?

    • Friction

    • Force

    • Energy

    • Heat

    Correct Answer
    A. Energy
  • 16. 

    The tendency of an object to stay in motion or at rest until a force acts upon it is

    • Frame of reference

    • Movement

    • Relation

    • Inertia

    Correct Answer
    A. Inertia
  • 17. 

    What kind of energy comes fromt he motion of charged particles?

    • Thermal energy

    • Chemical energy

    • Electrical energy

    • Mechanical energy

    Correct Answer
    A. Electrical energy

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