Physics: Forms Of Energy Quiz

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1.

One horsepower for one hour represents how many joules?
- A.
  
  44,760
- B.
  
  2,685,600
- C.
  
  746
- D.
  
  3414
2.

Kinetic and potential energies are energies of and , repectively.
- A.
  
  Springs and gravity
- B.
  
  Solids and liquids
- C.
  
  Position and motion
- D.
  
  Motions and positions
3.

The principle of energy conservation is
- A.
  
  A possible means for extending our fossil fuel reserves
- B.
  
  Inconsistent with the motion of a pendulum
- C.
  
  A law of physics often violated in thermodynamic systems
- D.
  
  A law of physics with no known exceptions
4.

Per person, the energy consumption in the United States is about 3.3*10(8) btu/yr. This is equivalent to a power of
- A.
  
  11.0 w
- B.
  
  11.0 w
- C.
  
  11.0mw
- D.
  
  11.0 kW
5.

At our present rate of consumption, the estimate total remaining recoverable petroleum of the United States would supply our needs for about
- A.
  
  138
- B.
  
  72
- C.
  
  40
- D.
  
  8
6.

The average percentage of total petroleum left in the ground after primary and secondary recovery has been accomplished is about
- A.
  
  70%
- B.
  
  80%
- C.
  
  50%
- D.
  
  90%
7.

Which of the following are advantages of using coal( select all that apply)
- A.
  
  Abundance
- B.
  
  Envionmental friendliness
- C.
  
  Availablility
- D.
  
  Cheap price
8.

What is the current annual oil consumption in USA?
- A.
  
  134*10(9) bbl
- B.
  
  29*10(9)bbl
- C.
  
  8.7*10(9) bbl
- D.
  
  - 5.5*10(9) bbl
9.

Which of the following are NOT considered as petroleum (select all that apply)
- A.
  
  Methane
- B.
  
  Tar sand
- C.
  
  Propane
- D.
  
  Coal
- E.
  
  Gasoline
- F.
  
  Liquefied natural gas
10.

Which of the following sequences of energy conversion fits the situation of coal-burning pwer plant?
- A.
  
  Nuclear energy-heat- mechanical energy- electrical energy
- B.
  
  Chemical energy-mechanical energy- heat- electrical energy
- C.
  
  Mechanical energy- chemical energy- heat- electrical energy
- D.
  
  Chemical energy- heat-mechanical energy- electrical energy
11.

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
- A.
  
  Tidal
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Ocean current
- D.
  
  Uranium
12.

What is the average power of this energy intake
- A.
  
  14.5 w
- B.
  
  145 w
- C.
  
  1450 w
- D.
  
  14500 w
13.

Select all that represents power
- A.
  
  Joules/sec
- B.
  
  Btu
- C.
  
  Horsepower
- D.
  
  Watt
- E.
  
  Kilowatt
- F.
  
  Kilowatt-hour
14.

Select all that represents energy
- A.
  
  Joule
- B.
  
  Watt
- C.
  
  Horsepower
- D.
  
  Btu
- E.
  
  Kilowatt
- F.
  
  Calorie
15.

What are two major problems created by depending on fossil fuels for most of our energy?
- A.
  
  The fossil fuel resource is limited in amount and it will be used up soon
- B.
  
  It reduces the standard of living
- C.
  
  Unintended environmental consequences result
- D.
  
  It is not cost effective for our economy
16.

How many barrels of oil equivalent of energy per capia(per person) are used annually in the USA?
- A.
  
  200 bbl
- B.
  
  55 bbl
- C.
  
  25 bbl
- D.
  
  10 bbl
17.

According to estimate, the world petroleum wil be used up in
- A.
  
  Less tahn 50 years
- B.
  
  200 years
- C.
  
  10 years
- D.
  
  25 years
18.

In the U.S., fossil fuels account for aobut ()% of our energy use?
- A.
  
  83
- B.
  
  40
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  91
19.

A typical US citizen consumes () times as much energy as does a typical citizen of indian
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  300
- D.
  
  14