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Energy stores and transfers Flashcards

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1
Q

Which of the following is NOT a type of energy store?
A. Kinetic
B. Gravitational potential
C. Sound
D. Electrical

A

C. Sound

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What unit is used to measure energy?
A. Joules
B. Watts
C. Volts
D. Newtons

A

A. Joules

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Q

Energy stored in chemicals is known as:
A. Thermal energy
B. Kinetic energy
C. Chemical energy
D. Elastic potential energy

A

C. Chemical energy

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Which of the following energy transfer methods does NOT require a medium for transfer?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Convection

A

C. Radiation

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In a solar panel, what type of energy transfer is taking place?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Mechanical

A

C. Radiation

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Q

An object at rest at the top of a hill has what type of energy store?
A. Kinetic
B. Gravitational potential
C. Thermal
D. Nuclear

A

B. Gravitational potential

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Q

Which energy store is associated with the movement of particles?
A. Thermal
B. Elastic potential
C. Sound
D. Electrical

A

A. Thermal

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What is the energy transfer method that occurs when a kettle is being heated on a stove?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Electrical

A

A. Conduction

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Q

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Wind
D. Natural gas

A

C. Wind

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Q

Energy stored in a stretched spring is an example of which energy store?
A. Kinetic
B. Elastic potential
C. Gravitational potential
D. Chemical

A

B. Elastic potential

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An object moving with velocity possesses which type of energy store?
A. Kinetic
B. Nuclear
C. Thermal
D. Chemical

A

A. Kinetic

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Which energy transfer method involves the movement of fluids due to differences in density?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Electrical

A

B. Convection

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When cooking food in a microwave, what type of energy transfer is happening?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Chemical

A

C. Radiation

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The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is known as:
A. Kinetic
B. Gravitational potential
C. Nuclear
D. Thermal

A

C. Nuclear

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Q

What type of energy store is associated with a moving car?
A. Kinetic
B. Elastic potential
C. Gravitational potential
D. Sound

A

A. Kinetic

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