UNIT 6 Energy Vocabulary Quiz (A+)

What is the definition of energy?

• The ability to do work

• The ability to create matter

• The ability to produce light

• The ability to generate heat

What is Potential Energy (PE)?

• Energy in motion

• Stored energy that is not yet being used

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from food

What is Kinetic Energy (KE)?

• The energy of motion.

• The energy of position.

• The energy of sound.

• The energy of light.

What type of energy is contained within a substance due to the movement of molecules?

• Chemical Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

What does thermal energy create?

• Light

• Sound

• Heat

• Electricity

What is Chemical Potential Energy?

• Energy stored in chemical bonds similar to a battery.

• Energy from the sun.

• Energy from moving objects.

• Energy from sound waves.

What is elastic potential energy?

• Energy stored in elastic materials like springs when compressed or stretched.

• Energy stored in chemical bonds.

• Energy due to an object's motion.

• Energy from the sun.

Which of the following is an example of elastic potential energy?

• A compressed spring.

• A moving car.

• A burning candle.

• A flowing river.

Which material is mentioned as storing elastic potential energy?

• Metal rod.

• Spring.

• Wooden block.

• Plastic bottle.

What type of energy is carried by sound waves?

• Light Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Sound Energy

• Electrical Energy