Energy Trophic Mechanical

Which statement best defines Mechanical Energy?

• Energy produced by a machine or moving part.

• Energy that is produced by an electrical current in a circuit.

• Energy from the sun.

• Energy that travels in waves due to vibrations.

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What energy do you produce riding your bike? __________

• Sound Energy
• Mechanical Energy
• Light Energy
• Electrical Energy

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Jason climbs a ladder to hang lights on his house.  What type of energy does he use?

• Electrical Energy
• Mechanical Energy
• Thermal Energy
• Sound Energy

The football player uses the body to play the sport. Which type of energy does a carpenter use with her body to get the job done?

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Light

• Solar

Which of the following actions does not require mechanical energy to function?

• Sharpen a pencil.

• Riding a bike.

• Rotating a motor.

• Melting ice.

Barbara went bike riding.  Her pedaling caused the bike to move.  Which form of energy allowed the bike to move?

• sound
• light
• thermal
• mechanical

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A student launches a paper plane during a science investigation.  Which type of energy is observed as the paper plane flies?

• light
• thermal
• electrical
• mechanical

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The energy associated with the motion and position of an object is

• A. Electrical Energy

• B. Mechanical Energy

• C. Light Energy

• D. Sound Energy

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A student made a list of activities that involve energy.

1.Swimming in the river

2.Cooking a pizza in the oven

3.Watching TV

4.Climbing a tree

5.Playing soccer

Which activities on the list are examples of the use of mechanical energy?

• A. Activities 1, 3, 5

• B. Activities 1, 2, 4

• C. Activities 1, 4, 5

• D. Activities 2 and 3

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Which example below uses only mechanical energy?

• A. Watching your favorite TV show with your family

• B. Hitting a baseball with a baseball bat in the front yard

• C. Talking to your grandmother on the telephone

• D. Heating up hot water on the stove for hot chocolate

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