Physical Science: Energy - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

When a solid turns into a liquid, it reaches its melting point. When a liquid turns into a gas, it reaches its boiling point. What happens to the energy during these changes?

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Energy is used to overcome the forces holding the particles together.

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Energy is released as the particles move closer together.

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No energy is involved in these changes.

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Energy is only involved when a solid changes to a liquid.

Question 2

What is energy efficiency and why is it important for sustainable energy practices?

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Energy efficiency is using less energy to do the same task, making it environmentally friendly.

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Energy efficiency measures how fast energy moves from one place to another.

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Energy efficiency measures how much energy is lost during transfer.

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Energy efficiency is when a system makes more energy than it uses.

Question 3

Which of the following is **not** a form of energy?

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Temperature

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Kinetic energy

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Heat

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Potential energy

Question 4

What is the law of conservation of energy, and how does it work in real-life situations?

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Energy can't be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another.

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The law of conservation of energy only works in closed systems.

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Energy can be used to do work without any loss.

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The law of conservation of energy is not useful in real-world applications.

Question 5

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using renewable energy sources?

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Increased operating costs

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Lessened environmental impact

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Enhanced energy self-sufficiency

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Continuous availability

Question 6

Which factor does **not** influence the efficiency of energy conversion devices like solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries?

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Color of the device

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Surface area of the solar panel

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Materials used in the battery

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Wind speed for a wind turbine

Question 7

Which of the following demonstrates the transfer of mechanical energy?

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A ball rolling down a hill

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Heat from a stovetop

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Light from a turned-on lamp

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Ice melting in a glass

Question 8

A ball is launched vertically upward from the surface of Earth. As the ball rises, what happens to its kinetic energy and potential energy? Explain your answer.

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Kinetic energy decreases while potential energy increases.

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Kinetic energy and potential energy both decrease.

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Kinetic energy and potential energy both increase.

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Kinetic energy remains constant, while potential energy changes.

Question 9

When you switch on a light bulb, what is the main energy source powering it and what energy conversion occurs?

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Electrical outlet; electrical energy to light energy

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Battery; chemical energy to electrical energy

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Fuel; chemical energy to heat energy

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Solar panel; light energy to electrical energy

Question 10

How do solar cells convert light energy into electrical energy?

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By absorbing light energy, which excites electrons and creates an electrical current.

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By storing light energy as chemical energy, which is later released as electrical energy.

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By heating up, which increases the temperature and generates electrical energy.

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By reflecting light energy, causing electrons to move and generate an electrical current.

Question 11

Which of the following is a form of mechanical energy that is caused by the movement of objects?

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Sound

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Light

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Heat

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Electricity

Question 12

When heat is added to an object, what happens to its temperature?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Stays the same

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Can't be determined

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a common source of light energy?

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Radio waves

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Sun

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Fire

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Light bulb

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an example of energy conversion?

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Using a battery to store electrical energy

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Using a generator to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy

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Using a solar panel to convert light energy to electrical energy

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Using a fire to convert chemical energy to heat energy

Question 15

According to the law of conservation of energy, what happens to energy in a closed system?

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It is transformed from one form to another.

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It can be created or destroyed.

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It is always lost.

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It remains constant.

Question 16

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

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Coal

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Solar

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Wind

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Water

Question 17

What is the main purpose of insulation in a building?

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To prevent heat loss

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To prevent heat gain

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To improve air circulation

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To reduce noise

Question 18

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 19

What is the key difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

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Kinetic energy is stored energy, while potential energy is energy of motion.

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They are different forms of the same type of energy.

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Potential energy is negative, while kinetic energy is positive.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy?

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Emotion

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Mechanical energy

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Chemical energy

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Sound waves

Question 21

Which material is an effective conductor of heat?

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Copper

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Wood

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Glass

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Styrofoam

Question 22

When heat is added to a closed system, what happens to its energy?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains constant

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Becomes zero

Question 23

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 24

In the International System of Units (SI), the unit of energy is:

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Calorie

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a property of light energy?

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Has mass

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Can travel through a vacuum

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Is a type of electromagnetic radiation

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Can be reflected

Question 26

When light undergoes refraction, what happens to its frequency?

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Stays the same

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Increases

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Decreases

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Becomes zero

Question 27

Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Motor

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Battery

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Solar panel

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Generator

Question 28

The principle that states energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed, is known as:

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Law of Thermodynamics

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Law of Inertia

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Law of Gravity

Question 29

Which of the following is a form of potential energy?

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Energy stored due to position or condition

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Motion of an object

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Temperature of an object

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Electrical current flowing through a circuit

Question 30

When an object falls, its potential energy is transformed into:

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Kinetic energy

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Heat energy

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Electrical energy

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Sound energy

Question 31

Which of the following devices uses an electromagnet?

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Electric motor

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Battery

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Fuse

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Capacitor

Question 32

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar Power

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Coal

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Natural Gas

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Nuclear Power

Question 33

A solar panel directly converts:

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Light to electrical energy

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Heat to electrical energy

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Mechanical to electrical energy

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Chemical to electrical energy

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy we encounter in everyday life?

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Magnetic energy

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Mechanical energy

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Heat energy (thermal energy)

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Light energy

Question 35

When you lift a book off the ground, what type of energy does it gain?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Electrical energy

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Heat energy

Question 36

Which of the following devices changes electrical energy into light energy?

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Light bulb

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Solar panel

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Battery

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Generator

Question 37

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of heat?

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Steel

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Wood

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Air

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Styrofoam

Question 38

When a ball bounces off the floor, what happens to its energy?

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Some of it is lost as heat and sound, while the rest remains.

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It is entirely lost.

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It is completely preserved.

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It is transformed into electrical energy.

Question 39

Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?

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Wind

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 40

How is heat transferred through a solid object?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 41

What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

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Energy can be created but not destroyed.

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Energy can be destroyed but not created.

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Energy can both be created and destroyed.

Question 42

Which of the following is a type of mechanical energy?

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Motion

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Heat

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Light

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Electricity

Question 43

What occurs when energy changes from one form to another?

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Its total amount remains constant

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It is created

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It is destroyed

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It is converted to mass

Question 44

Which of the following materials conducts electricity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Glass

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Plastic

Question 45

What is the SI unit for measuring energy?

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Kelvin

Question 46

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 47

What is the main energy source used in photosynthesis?

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

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Electricity

Question 48

Which process involves heat transfer through fluid movement?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Sublimation

Question 49

How are work and energy related?

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Work is a form of energy

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Energy is a form of work

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Work and energy are unrelated concepts

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Work can only be done on objects that have energy

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a form of mechanical energy?

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Heat energy

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Elastic energy

Question 51

Which material below is a good conductor of heat?

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Steel

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Wood

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Rubber

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Styrofoam

Question 52

When light travels from one medium to another, which property of light causes its path to bend?

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Refraction

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Reflection

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Diffraction

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Absorption

Question 53

Which device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Motor

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Battery

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Generator

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Transformer

Question 54

The principle that states that the total amount of energy in an isolated system remains constant is known as the:

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Law of Thermodynamics

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Law of Motion

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Law of Gravity

Question 55

At the highest point of its track, a roller coaster has the most:

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

Question 56

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear power

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Natural gas

Question 57

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy?

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Love

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Mechanical energy

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Heat energy

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Potential energy

Question 58

When an object is thrown, it possesses what form of energy?

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Kinetic energy

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Gravitational energy

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Thermal energy

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Electrical energy

Question 59

Which process describes the transfer of heat from a hotter to a colder object through direct contact?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Sublimation

Question 60

Which device transforms electrical energy into light energy?

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Solar cell

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Generator

Question 61

Which principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed?

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Conservation of Energy

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Law of Thermodynamics

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Newton's Law of Motion

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Einstein's Theory of Relativity

Question 62

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

Question 63

What is the standard unit for measuring energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Ampere

Question 64

Which example demonstrates the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical energy?

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Burning fuel in a car engine

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Sunlight being absorbed by a plant

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Wind turbines generating electricity

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Water flowing through a hydroelectric dam