Physical Science Chapter 3: Forms of Energy

1. As an object moves faster, its kinetic energy _____.

• increases.
• stays the same.
• decreases.
• decreases first, then increases.

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2. In a wind up toy car, the potential energy is stored in the _____.

• wheels.
• key.
• steering wheel.
• wound up string.

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3. At the top of the hill, the roller coaster car is at its greatest height and has the least _____.

• potential energy.
• kinetic energy.
• radiant energy.
• thermal energy.

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4. The energy that an object has due to its motion, position or condition is _____.

• mechanical energy.
• radiant energy.
• chemical energy.
• nuclear energy

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5. When you turn on a light electrical energy turns into _____.

• chemical energy
• mechanical energy
• radiant energy
• nuclear energy

6. In which drawing is wavelength measured correctly from X to Y?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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7. Each type of radiant energy has a different _____.

• source.
• route to reach Earth.
• way to travel.
• wavelength.

8. To separate the colors of visible light, you can use a _____.

• prism.
• mirror.
• microscope.
• microwave oven.

9. Visible light

• is the only radiant energy you can see.
• is the cause of sunburns.
• is used to preserve food.
• carries food and TV signals.

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10. The person who most needs hearing protection is a _____.

• doctor.
• librarian.
• sales clerk.
• rock musician.