Energy Transfer and Transformation Quiz

Which energy change involves energy passing from one object or place to another without changing form?

• Energy transfer

• Energy transformation

• Energy conversion

• Energy dissipation

Classify the scenario: A bedside lamp converts electrical energy into light.

• Transfer

• Transformation

• Conduction

• Radiation

Classify the scenario: A geothermal power plant converts heat into electricity.

• Transfer

• Transformation

• Conduction

• Radiation

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Classify the scenario: One marble hits another, passing on some of its kinetic energy.

• Transfer

• Transformation

• Conduction

• Radiation

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Classify the scenario: A solar panel produces electricity from sunlight.

• Transfer

• Transformation

• Conduction

• Radiation

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Imagine it's a cold day. You rub your hands together to warm them up. Select the flow diagram that represents this energy transformation.

• heat → heat

• heat → kinetic energy

• kinetic energy → heat

• kinetic energy → kinetic energy

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Identify which of the following scenarios could be represented by this flow diagram: light energy → chemical potential energy.

• A plant absorbs light energy and stores energy in its leaves through photosynthesis

• A solar panel collects light energy and converts it into electricity

• A battery is used to power a light bulb

• Sunlight is absorbed by a brick wall, making it warm

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What type of energy is transferred to the bike as you pedal?

• Kinetic energy

• Elastic potential energy

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

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What type of energy does the elastic potential energy of a slingshot transform into when released?

• Kinetic energy

• Gravitational potential energy

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

• Elastic potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy