Forms Of Energy
This is a pretest to test students on their previous knowledge on the forms of energy: kinetic, potential,work, force, inertia, etc.
- 1.
Something that makes an object start moving, stop moving, speed up, or slow down is a(n)
- A.
Load
- B.
Position
- C.
Force
- D.
Effort
Correct Answer
C. Force -
- 2.
The force that works against motion is
- A.
Friction
- B.
Newton
- C.
Direction
- D.
Acceleration
Correct Answer
A. Friction -
- 3.
The tendency of an object to stay in motion or at rest until a force acts upon it is
- A.
Frame of reference
- B.
Movement
- C.
Relation
- D.
Inertia
Correct Answer
D. Inertia -
- 4.
A material that doesn't transfer heat very well is called a(n)
- A.
Applicator
- B.
Protector
- C.
Insulator
- D.
Conveyor
Correct Answer
C. Insulator -
- 5.
A material that transfers heat well is known as a(n)
- A.
Conductor
- B.
Insulator
- C.
Producer
- D.
Inventor
Correct Answer
A. Conductor -
- 6.
What is the major source of light energy?
- A.
Food cooking
- B.
The sun
- C.
Gravity
- D.
Electricity
Correct Answer
B. The sun -
- 7.
What kind of energy is found in our food?
- A.
Chemical energy
- B.
Biodegradable energy
- C.
Thermal energy
- D.
Electrical energy
Correct Answer
A. Chemical energy -
- 8.
What kind of energy does a stove give off that causes food to cook?
- A.
Chemical energy
- B.
Thermal energy
- C.
Electrical energy
- D.
Light energy
Correct Answer
B. Thermal energy -
- 9.
What kind of energy comes fromt he motion of charged particles?
- A.
Thermal energy
- B.
Chemical energy
- C.
Electrical energy
- D.
Mechanical energy
Correct Answer
C. Electrical energy -
- 10.
An object that has energy because of its position is said to have
- A.
Thermal energy
- B.
Kinetic energy
- C.
Potential energy
- D.
Force
Correct Answer
C. Potential energy -
- 11.
An example of potential energy is
- A.
A ball rolling down a hill
- B.
A ferris wheel
- C.
A rock sitting on top of a hill
- D.
An apple falling from a tree
Correct Answer
C. A rock sitting on top of a hill -
- 12.
An example of kinetic energy is
- A.
A rock on top of a hill
- B.
Energy stored in a battery
- C.
A rolling bowling ball
- D.
Energy from stored food
Correct Answer
C. A rolling bowling ball -
- 13.
What is needed for a force to be applied to an object?
- A.
Friction
- B.
Force
- C.
Energy
- D.
Heat
Correct Answer
C. Energy -
- 14.
Kinetic energy is energy that is
- A.
Standing still
- B.
A type of gravity
- C.
Moving
- D.
Between friction and force
Correct Answer
C. Moving -
- 15.
Potential energy is energy that is
- A.
Standing still
- B.
A type of gravity
- C.
Moving
- D.
Between friction and force
Correct Answer
A. Standing still -
- 16.
A swinging hammer is a form of
- A.
Force
- B.
Kinetic energy
- C.
Friction
- D.
Potential energy
Correct Answer
B. Kinetic energy -
- 17.
You can tell an object has moved when its ____________________ has changed.
- A.
Force
- B.
Position
- C.
Distance
- D.
Direction
Correct Answer
B. Position -
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