STEMscopes Types of Energy Scope Assessment Review (Grade 3)

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What types of energy are produced by a candle?

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Thermal and light energy.

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

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A dog barking.

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What type of energy is produced by tractor wheels, hammering a nail, and using scissors?

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Mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is associated with firework colors, car headlights, and lamps?

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Light energy.

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What type of energy is produced by a stove, grill, and oven?

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Thermal energy.

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Define thermal energy.

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibration of electrically charged particles.

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How does energy transfer occur in a candle?

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In a candle, chemical energy from the wax is converted into thermal energy (heat) and light energy when it burns.