Energy: Definition, Forms, and Transformations

Question 1

When the temperature of an object rises, what happens to the amount of thermal energy it contains?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains the same

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

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Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)

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Solar energy

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Hydroelectric energy

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Wind energy

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** a form of energy?

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Mass

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Energy of motion

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Energy of position

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Heat energy

Question 4

Which of these is a non-renewable energy source?

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Natural gas

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water in a hydroelectric dam

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a scientific form of energy?

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Love

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Heat

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Speed

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Heat

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

Question 7

Which of these energy sources is NOT renewable?

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Coal

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydroelectric energy

Question 8

Which of these energy sources is finite and will eventually be depleted?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydroelectric energy

Question 9

Which energy type is stored in the chemical bonds of molecules?

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Chemical energy

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

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Nuclear energy

Question 10

Identify an example of potential energy:

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A ball held above the ground

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A rolling car

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A lit light bulb

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A person sitting still

Question 11

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, what happens to the total amount of energy within a closed system?

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It stays the same, even when energy is moved or changed.

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It slowly goes down as energy is lost during transfer or transformation.

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It goes up as new energy is made within the system.

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It changes randomly, depending on the situation.

Question 12

Which law states that the total energy in a closed system remains constant?

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First Law of Thermodynamics

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Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Law of Conservation of Mass

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Principle of Equivalence

Question 13

As a ball falls, what energy transformation occurs?

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Potential to Kinetic

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Chemical to Thermal

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Thermal to Light

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Electrical to Sound

Question 14

When a bowling ball is resting on a shelf, what type of energy does it possess?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

Question 15

What process releases a huge amount of energy by splitting atoms?

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Nuclear fission

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Hydrolysis

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Photosynthesis

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Combustion

Question 16

Which energy source is NOT naturally replenished at a rate similar to its use?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

Question 17

Which of the following is the best example of potential energy?

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A rock at the top of a cliff

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A ball rolling down a hill

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The heat from a flame

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A lightning strike

Question 18

Which process releases energy through a chemical reaction?

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Combustion

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Photosynthesis

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Electrolysis

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Nuclear fusion

Question 19

A ball rolls down a hill. Which type of energy does the ball have because it is moving?

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Kinetic Energy

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Potential Energy

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Thermal Energy

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Chemical Energy

Question 20

Which renewable energy source uses the sun's energy to generate electricity?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Hydropower

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Wind energy

Question 21

In an isolated system, what occurs to the total energy according to the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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It stays the same.

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It steadily increases.

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It gradually decreases over time.

Question 22

When energy changes forms, it undergoes a process called energy transformation. What happens to the total amount of energy during this process?

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It remains constant.

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It is simultaneously created and destroyed.

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It is stored and then released.

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It becomes more or less powerful.

Question 23

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, what happens to the total amount of energy in a closed system?

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Stays the same

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Increases or decreases

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Gradually decreases

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Is created when new objects form

Question 24

In a nuclear power plant, which form of energy is primarily converted into electrical energy?

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Nuclear energy

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Chemical energy

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Thermal energy

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Solar energy

Question 25

Which of these actions demonstrates thermal energy transfer through conduction?

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Holding a hot cup of coffee to warm your hands

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Using a fan to circulate hot air in a room

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Sunlight warming the Earth's surface

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A refrigerator cooling food by circulating cold air

Question 26

A closed system initially contains 10 Joules of energy. If 5 more Joules are added, what is the total amount of energy in the system?

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15 Joules

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5 Joules

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10 Joules

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20 Joules

Question 27

You're on a roller coaster. As it reaches the top of the first hill, what type of energy does it primarily possess?

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Gravitational potential energy, the energy stored due to its height

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Kinetic energy, the energy of motion

Question 28

Which process results in the release of stored chemical energy?

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Burning wood

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Electrolysis of water

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Nuclear fusion

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Charging a battery

Question 29

When an electrical circuit is connected to a battery, what happens to the chemical energy stored within the battery?

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The chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy, which then flows through the circuit and powers the connected devices.

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The chemical energy directly powers the devices in the circuit without any transformation.

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The chemical energy in the battery is converted into heat energy, which is then utilized to power the devices in the circuit.

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The chemical energy in the battery is converted into mechanical energy, which then powers the devices in the circuit.

Question 30

Which energy source is NOT renewable?

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Fossil Fuels (Coal, Oil, Natural Gas)

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Hydroelectric

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Solar

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Geothermal

Question 31

Which renewable energy source harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity?

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Hydropower stations

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Wind turbines

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Solar panels

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Geothermal plants

Question 32

During photosynthesis, what energy source is primarily used to convert energy into chemical form stored in glucose?

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Light energy

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

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Mechanical energy

Question 33

In nuclear fission reactions, what is the primary fuel used to release energy?

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Uranium

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Hydrogen

Question 34

Which of the following examples demonstrates potential energy, the energy stored due to an object's position or height?

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A book resting on a table

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A ball rolling down a hill

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A battery powering a flashlight

Question 35

When warm air rises above a heat source, what type of thermal energy transfer occurs as cooler air moves in to take its place?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

Question 36

In an isolated system, what does the Law of Conservation of Energy state about the total amount of energy?

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It remains constant.

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It decreases over time.

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It increases over time.

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It can be created or destroyed.

Question 37

Which of the following is not a form of energy?

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Speed

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 38

When you touch a hot stove, heat flows from the stove to your hand. Which method is primarily responsible for this heat transfer?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 39

Which of the following is a **potential drawback** of implementing energy efficiency and conservation measures?

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Increased initial investment costs

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Reduced energy consumption

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Lower energy costs

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Enhanced energy independence

Question 40

Which action would worsen the effects of climate change?

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Increasing the use of fossil fuels.

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Investing in solar and wind energy sources.

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Reducing deforestation rates.

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Improving energy efficiency in homes and businesses.

Question 41

Define kinetic energy and provide an everyday example of it.

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has because it's moving. Example: a rolling soccer ball.

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Kinetic energy is the energy stored in an object that's not moving. Example: a stretched rubber band.

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Kinetic energy is the energy released during a chemical reaction. Example: a burning candle.

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has because of its position on Earth. Example: a book on a table.

Question 42

How can energy efficiency help us use less fossil fuels? Give examples of ways to save energy.

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Using energy-efficient lighting like LED bulbs and ENERGY STAR appliances helps reduce electricity use.

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Insulating homes and buildings properly reduces heat loss, lowering energy needs for heating.

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Energy efficiency alone cannot reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

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Driving less often and using public transportation or carpooling reduces fossil fuel use but is not directly related to energy efficiency.

Question 43

Which type of energy is each example? A speeding car, a coiled spring, and a cup of hot coffee.

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A speeding car: Kinetic energy; A coiled spring: Potential energy; A cup of hot coffee: Thermal energy

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A coiled spring: Kinetic energy; A cup of hot coffee: Potential energy; A speeding car: Thermal energy

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A cup of hot coffee: Kinetic energy; A speeding car: Potential energy; A coiled spring: Thermal energy

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Mass

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Light

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a form of energy?

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Momentum

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 46

Which of the following is not a scientific form of energy?

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Love

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy (Heat)

Question 47

Which of the following is not a recognized form of energy?

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Love

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 48

Which example demonstrates the transfer of thermal energy through radiation?

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A person warming their hands by a campfire

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A pot of water boiling on a stove

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A breeze blowing through a room

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An ice cube melting in a glass of water

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy in science?

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Love

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 50

Which of the following is not a form of energy?

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Color

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Potential

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Electrical

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Chemical

Question 51

In an elastic collision between two identical balls of equal mass, what happens to the system's total energy?

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It stays the same.

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It increases.

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It decreases.

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It transfers to the stationary ball.

Question 52

In a hydroelectric power plant, which energy transformation occurs to generate electricity?

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Mechanical energy to electrical energy

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Thermal energy to mechanical energy

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Chemical energy to electrical energy

Question 53

What is the primary fuel that powers the sun and stars through nuclear fusion reactions?

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Hydrogen

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Uranium-235

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Carbon

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Coal

Question 54

Which of the following is not a recognized form of energy?

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Data

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Chemical energy

Question 55

According to the first law of thermodynamics, what happens to the total energy of an isolated system?

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It remains constant

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It increases

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It decreases

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It fluctuates randomly

Question 56

In a refrigerator, heat is transferred in which direction?

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Inside to outside

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Outside to inside

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Equally in both directions

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Heat is not transferred

Question 57

The standard unit of measurement for energy is:

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Kelvin

Question 58

The Greenhouse Effect is primarily caused by:

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Rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere

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Decreasing oxygen levels in the atmosphere

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A hole in the ozone layer

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a scientifically recognized form of energy?

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Love

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Heat

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy in the field of science?

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Love

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Kinetic energy

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Electrical energy

Question 61

Which energy source is considered non-renewable?

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Fossil fuels

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water from hydroelectric dams

Question 62

What type of energy is converted by a car's heat engine?

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Thermal energy to mechanical energy

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Electrical energy to mechanical energy

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Chemical energy to thermal energy

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Kinetic energy to thermal energy

Question 63

What is the process called when heat moves from a warmer object to a cooler object?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Sublimation

Question 64

Which material is a good conductor of heat?

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Metals

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Wood

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Air

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Plastic