Exploring Different Forms of Energy

Which of the following is the best example of kinetic energy?

• A stretched rubber band

• A moving car

• A battery

• A book on a shelf

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Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• A rolling ball

• Water at the top of a waterfall

• A burning candle

• A running dog

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Gravitational potential energy depends on which of the following factors?

• Mass and speed

• Mass and height

• Temperature and mass

• Volume and density

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Which equation represents gravitational potential energy?

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Thermal energy is related to:

• The position of an object

• The motion of particles in a substance

• The amount of light emitted

• The number of protons in an atom

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Which of the following increases the thermal energy of a substance?

• Decreasing its mass

• Lowering its temperature

• Increasing its temperature

• Placing it in a vacuum

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Which is an example of chemical energy?

• A stretched spring

• Gasoline in a car’s tank

• A moving skateboard

• A hot cup of tea

Chemical energy is stored in:

• The movement of electrons

• The bonds between atoms in molecules

• The height of an object

• The speed of an object

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Which process releases chemical energy?

• Melting ice

• Burning wood

• Freezing water

• Boiling water

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Nuclear energy is released during:

• Chemical reactions

• Changes in the nucleus of an atom

• Melting of metals

• Dissolving salt in water

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