Energy Transfer and Transformation Quiz

Which of the following is the best definition of energy transformation?

• The movement of energy from one place to another.

• A change of energy from one form to another.

• The ability to do work.

Which of the following is the best definition of energy transfer?

• The ability to do work.

• A change of energy from one form to another.

• The movement of energy from one place to another.

Which picture is showing energy transfer?

• A picture of a person kicking a ball.

• A picture of a light bulb glowing.

• A picture of a battery powering a toy car.

Which of the following is an example of energy transformation?

• A lamp converting electrical energy into light energy.

• A car engine converting chemical energy into kinetic energy.

• Both A and B.

Why does a block of ice melt when you hold it in your hand?

• The cold from the ice transfers to your hand.

• The heat from your hand transfers to the ice.

• The ice absorbs energy from the air.

In a coal-fired power plant, what is the order of energy transformation?

• Chemical energy - Heat energy - Mechanical energy - Electrical energy

• Heat energy - Mechanical energy - Electrical energy - Chemical energy

• Electrical energy - Mechanical energy - Heat energy - Chemical energy

What energy transformation takes place when you watch TV?

• Electrical energy to light and sound energy

• Light and sound energy to electrical energy

• Chemical energy to light and sound energy

Which picture is showing energy transformation?

• A picture of a person pushing a box.

• A picture of a windmill generating electricity.

• A picture of a ball bouncing.

What energy transformation takes place when you drive a car?

• Chemical energy to kinetic energy

• Kinetic energy to chemical energy

• Potential energy to kinetic energy

Which of the following is an example of energy transfer?

• A solar panel converting sunlight into electricity.

• A ball rolling down a hill.

• A battery powering a flashlight.