Energy Quiz

What is energy?

• The ability to perform work.

• The ability to cause change.

• A type of matter.

• A measurement of heat.

Which of the following is a form of energy?

• Chemical Potential Energy

• Kinetic Potential Energy

• Thermal Potential Energy

• Gravitational Potential Energy

Identify an example of radiant energy from the options below.

• The glow of a light bulb

• The sound from a speaker

• The heat from a stove

• The movement of a car

What is potential energy?

• The energy in motion

• The energy that is stored and ready to use

• The energy released during a chemical reaction

• The energy dissipated as heat

Potential energy can be due to an object's:

• Temperature

• Position, condition, or chemical composition

• Speed

• Electrical charge

What is kinetic energy?

• The energy stored in an object at rest

• The energy due to motion

• The energy released during a chemical reaction

• The energy absorbed during a phase change

On what two factors does the amount of kinetic energy (KE) depend?

• Temperature and pressure

• Mass and height

• Mass and speed

• Speed and temperature

Which of the following is a form of energy?

• Kinetic Energy

• Sound Energy

• Gravity

• Mass

Which type of energy is not listed on the page?

• Solar Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

What type of energy is sound energy?

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy