Energy Quiz

To calculate mechanical energy, you must consider the ______ and ______ energy of an object.

• Kinetic, Potential

• Thermal, Nuclear

• Chemical, Electrical

• Gravitational, Solar

What is an example of thermal energy?

• A pot of boiling water with quickly moving particles

• A cold block of ice

• A static metal rod at room temperature

• A piece of wood sitting still

The process of splitting the nuclei of radioactive elements to release energy is called ______.

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Chemical reaction

• Electrical discharge

Which form of energy does NOT need a medium in order to travel?

• Electromagnetic

• Sound

• Mechanical

• Thermal

From the image, which of the following would be examples of chemical energy? Select all that apply.

• B and D

• A and C

• A and B

• C and D

Which of the following is an example of electromagnetic radiation?

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• X-rays

• Gravitational waves

What type of energy is represented by the sun in the diagram?

• Nuclear Fission

• Radiant heat and light

• Chemical

• Mechanical

What type of energy is represented by the light bulb?

• Nuclear Fission

• Radiant heat and light

• Chemical

• Electrical

What type of energy is represented by the atomic model in the diagram?

• Nuclear Fission

• Radiant heat and light

• Chemical

• Electrical

Which of the following are examples of electromagnetic radiation?

• Heat Waves

• Ocean Waves

• Sound waves
• Visible light, radio waves, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays