Types of Energy Quiz

What is the energy possessed by a moving object called?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Static energy

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy: a) a rolling ball b) a book on a shelf c) a parked car d) a stationary rock

• a) a rolling ball

• d) a stationary rock

• c) a parked car

• b) a book on a shelf

What is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state called?

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

Which of the following is an example of potential energy: a) a running cheetah b) a stretched rubber band c) a falling leaf d) a spinning top

• d) a stationary rock

• b) a stretched rubber band

• c) a floating balloon

• a) a running turtle

What is the total energy of an object or system due to its position or motion called?

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• kinetic energy

Which of the following is an example of mechanical energy: a) a light bulb b) a windmill c) a battery d) a solar panel

• b) a windmill

• d) a solar panel

• c) a battery

• a) a light bulb

What is the energy associated with the motion of particles in a substance called?

• thermal energy

• potential energy

• mechanical energy

• kinetic energy

Which of the following is an example of thermal energy: a) a burning candle b) a magnet c) a clock d) a ruler

• a) a burning candle

• c) a clock

• b) a magnet

• d) a ruler

What is the energy associated with the flow of electric charge called?

• kinetic energy

• electrical energy

• thermal energy

• magnetic energy

Which of the following is an example of electrical energy: a) a waterfall b) a lightning bolt c) a bicycle d) a tree

• a

• c

• d

• b