Forms of Energy in Physical Science

Potential energy that depends on height is called

• gravitational potential energy.

• kinetic energy.

• elastic potential energy.

• mechanical energy.

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is called

• electromagnetic energy.

• nuclear energy.

• mechanical energy.

• chemical energy.

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The energy associated with motion is called

• gravitational potential energy.

• kinetic energy.

• elastic potential energy.

• nuclear energy.

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Unlike kinetic energy, potential energy is

• energy of motion.

• stored.

• conserved.

• not measurable.

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The energy of motion is ​ (a)   energy.

• light

• mechanical

• sound

• thermal

• electrical

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​ (a)   Kinetic Energy, is the movement of waves of light. ex: visible light, x-rays and radio waves.

• Radiant

• External

• Potential

• Gamma

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Match the types of Energy.

• Motion of electrons through a wire

• Thermal Energy

• Motion of particles

• Radiant Energy

• Motion of vibrating waves

• Electrical Energy

• Motion of electromagnetic waves

• Sound Energy

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An example of chemical energy is a (a)   , while an example of motion energy is a ​ (b)  

• battery

• spinning fan

• ringing bell

• flame

• flashing light

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Stored energy is called ​ (a)   energy.

• potential

• kinetic

• chemical

• mechanical

• Thermal

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Energy of motion is ​ (a)   . Energy stored in food or fuel is ​ (b)   . Energy of electrically charged particles is called ​ (c)   .

• mechanical

• chemical

• electrical