Forms of Energy

Which form of energy is produced by the movement of objects?

• Mechanical energy

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

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Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string is plucked?

• Mechanical energy

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

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True or False: Electrical energy is the type of energy that powers devices like phones, computers, and televisions.

• True

• False

Which answer choice shows TWO correct examples of light energy?

• Burning candle & car

• Birthday candles & a streetlamp

• Campfire & the moon

• The sun & a moving bicycle

Which form of energy can be felt radiating from a stove?

• Mechanical energy

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

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True or False: Mechanical energy is the energy produced by vibrations.

• True

• False

Which TWO objects are NOT powered by electrical energy?

• Television & toaster

• Ceiling fan & radio

• Microwave & nightlight

• A car & campfire

Which form of energy is produced by vibrations?

• Mechanical energy

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

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Select all the examples that describe the use of mechanical energy.

• Hammering a nail.

• A plant absorbing sunlight.

• Using a wheelbarrow to move heavy rocks.

• A goldfish swimming in an aquarium.

• An alarm clock playing a song.

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True or False: Thermal energy is used by plants to make food through a process called photosynthesis.

• True

• False

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