Forms of Energy

Rubbing two object together generates ___ energy.

• Potential

• Light

• Thermal

• Chemical

How do dams generate electricity?

• A capturing thermal energy from water

• By combining chemicals with water

• By evaporating water

• By harnessing mechanical energy from water

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Which of these objects has kinetic energy?

• A ball moving through the air

• A ball sitting on a table

• A ball buried underground

• A ball sitting on the edge of a cliff

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What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

• Potential energy is stored energy; kinetic energy is the energy of motion

• Kinetic energy is stored energy; potential energy is the energy of motion

• Potential energy has to do with chemistry; kinetic energy has to do with physics

• Kinetic energy has to do with chemistry; potential energy has to do with physics

Which of the following objects has the most potential energy?

• a. A ball sitting on a table

• b. A ball resting on the ground

• c. A ball sitting on a mountaintop

• d. A ball that's been thrown into the air

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5. Molecules can have each of these forms of energy, except:

• a. Light energy

• b. Chemical energy

• c. Sound energy

• d. Kinetic energy

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When you lift an object, you’re using ____ energy that was stored in your body.

• a. Mechanical

• b. Chemical

• c. Thermal

• d. Electrical

The Sun is a source of _____ energy.

• a. Potential

• b. Electrical

• c. Mechanical

• d. Light

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Rubbing two objects together generates _____ energy.

• Potential

• Light

• Thermal

• Chemical

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Which of the following is an example of chemical energy?

• A battery storing energy

• A moving car

• A stretched rubber band

• A flowing river