Physics Energy Quiz

What type of energy is possessed by moving bodies?

• Potential energy

• Chemical energy

• Kinetic energy

• Elastic energy

Which form of energy is often a by-product of energy transfer?

• Mechanical energy

• Heat energy

• Solar energy

• Electrical energy

What can energy-efficient design help to reduce?

• Cost of production

• Energy consumption

• Speed of energy transfer

• Use of natural resources

What is one of the scientific principles used in solar-powered vehicles?

• Combustion engines

• Friction reduction techniques

• Solar energy conversion

• Hydroelectric mechanisms

What happens to the wheels of a roller-coaster as it speeds downwards?

• They cool down

• They stop moving

• They heat up

• They detach from the roller-coaster

Energy is necessary for which of the following activities?

• Making a noise

• Sitting still

• Sleeping

• Thinking without speaking

Which statement best describes energy?

• It can be created and destroyed

• It is only present in living things

• It can change forms but is never lost

• It is only electrical

What is the term used to describe the effects of using energy?

• Power

• Work

• Force

• Motion

What is the unit used to measure energy when lifting objects?

• Calorie

• Kilogram

• Joule

• Newton

How many joules are there in one kilojoule?

• 100

• 1000

• 10,000

• 1