S5

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Ask a question

Draw conclusions

Form a hypothesis

Analyze results

Communicate results

Conduct experiment

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A student uses a mirror and a flashlight. What type of energy is the student exploring?

• light energy

• sound energy

• electrical energy

• mechanical energy

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There are many sources of heat in our homes. Which one is the BEST example of thermal energy?

• stove

• can opener

• blender

• refrigerated air

Many common devices use a plug and a socket.  What kind of energy are they using?

• Heat/Thermal

• Light

• Electrical

• Mechanical

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People use a lamp to help them see, but the bulb can get quite warm. What two forms of energy are being produced by the lamp?

• Light and Thermal

• Mechanical and Electrical

• Light and Sound

• Heat and Electrical

What is the ability to do work?

• Energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Energy forms

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What is the energy transformation that occurs in an electric pencil sharpener?

• mechanical energy to electrical energy

• electrical energy to mechanical energy

• radiant energy to sound energy

• sound energy to mechanical energy

Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?

• Mechanical to light

• Electrical to chemical

• Electrical to light

• Sound to electrical

A hairdryer converts --

• electrical energy into chemical

• electrical energy into thermal

• light energy into mechanical

• thermal energy into mechanical

Which items would have this energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal energy and light energy?

• toaster

• candle burning

• windmill turning

• Iron for your clothes