Physical Boot Camp5.6A

Explore the uses of energy including mechanical, light, thermal, electrical, and

sound energy.

STAAR 2013 #6; RC 2; Readiness; J

1. Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown below. The flowing water make the turbines spin.

What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?

A. Light energyB. Thermal energyC. Sound energyD. Mechanical energy

STAAR 2013 #6; RC 2; Readiness; J

1. Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown below. The flowing water make the turbines spin.

What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?

A. Light energyB. Thermal energyC. Sound energyD. Mechanical energy (motion)

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2. Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown below.

What is the energy source for these objects?

A. Light energyB. Mechanical energyC. Sound energyD. Electrical energy

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2. Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown below.

What is the energy source for these objects?

A. Light energyB. Mechanical energyC. Sound energyD. Electrical energy

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3. Unlike battery-powered calculators, solar calculators are powered by solar cells. Which of these energy changes is used to power a solar calculator?

A Heat energy changing to chemical energyB Light energy changing to chemical energyC Light energy changing to electrical energyD Chemical energy changing to electrical energy

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3. Unlike battery-powered calculators, solar calculators are powered by solar cells. Which of these energy changes is used to power a solar calculator?

A Heat energy changing to chemical energyB Light energy changing to chemical energyC Light energy changing to electrical energyD Chemical energy changing to electrical energy

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4. What two forms of energy does a flame from a burning candle release?

F Electrical and mechanicalG Chemical and electricalH Light and heatJ Heat and nuclear

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4. What two forms of energy does a flame from a burning candle release?

F Electrical and mechanicalG Chemical and electricalH Light and heatJ Heat and nuclear

5. Moving water has energy. Energy from the water that moves through a dam is changed mainly to —

A magnetic energyB solar energyC electrical energyD light energy

5. Moving water has energy. Energy from the water that moves through a dam is changed mainly to —

A magnetic energyB solar energyC electrical energyD light energy

6. What type of energy is produced when baking soda is added to vinegar?

A Light energyB Sound energyC Chemical energyD Electrical energy

6. What type of energy is produced when baking soda is added to vinegar?

A Light energyB Sound energyC Chemical energyD Electrical energy

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8. Which of the following would be the best energy source for a town located in a desert?

A Solar energyB Nuclear energyC Petroleum energyD Hydroelectric energy

8. Which of the following would be the best energy source for a town located in a desert?

A Solar energyB Nuclear energyC Petroleum energyD Hydroelectric energy

9. Almost all of the energy found on the Earth comes from—

A electricityB soundsC the sunD waves

9. Almost all of the energy found on the Earth comes from—

A electricityB soundsC the sunD waves

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11. Which form of energy below is produced by hitting a drum?

A HeatB LightC SoundD Solar

11. Which form of energy below is produced by hitting a drum?

A HeatB LightC SoundD Solar

12. What form of energy causes a puddle of water that collected on a sidewalk to evaporate once the rain stops?

A Light energyB Heat energyC Electrical energyD Sound energy

12. What form of energy causes a puddle of water that collected on a sidewalk to evaporate once the rain stops?

A Light energyB Heat energyC Electrical energyD Sound energy

13. When you rub your hands together quickly, what kinds of energy are you giving off?

A Light and soundB Heat and lightC Sound and heatD Electricity and light

13. When you rub your hands together quickly, what kinds of energy are you giving off?

A Light and soundB Heat and lightC Sound and heatD Electricity and light

14. Which of the following is NOT a type of energy?

A SolarB ElectricalC ReflectionD Nuclear

14. Which of the following is NOT a type of energy?

A SolarB ElectricalC ReflectionD Nuclear

15. A metal spoon was left in a pot of boiling soup. The cook burned a finger by touching the spoon. Why did his finger get burned?

A The metal spoon chemically reacted with the cook’s hand. B The metal spoon conducted electricity to the cook’s hand. C The metal spoon conducted heat to the cook’s hand. D The metal spoon insulated the cook’s hand.

15. A metal spoon was left in a pot of boiling soup. The cook burned a finger by touching the spoon. Why did his finger get burned?

A The metal spoon chemically reacted with the cook’s hand. B The metal spoon conducted electricity to the cook’s hand. C The metal spoon conducted heat to the cook’s hand. D The metal spoon insulated the cook’s hand.

16. When a light switch is turned on, light energy is produced. Which form of energy produces this light energy?

A ChemicalB ElectricalC HeatD Sound

16. When a light switch is turned on, light energy is produced. Which form of energy produces this light energy?

A ChemicalB ElectricalC HeatD Sound

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18. Ten students placed their hands on their faces, then rubbed their hands together for 30 seconds, and again placed their hands on their faces. All ten students reported that their hands were much hotter after they rubbed them together. What is the best conclusion that can be made from this activity?

A Heat was lost because the energy was destroyed by the friction created from rubbing their hands together.B Heat was produced from the friction caused by rubbing their hands together.C Friction was produced from rubbing their hands on their faces.D Friction caused the heat from their faces to be transferred to their hands.

18. Ten students placed their hands on their faces, then rubbed their hands together for 30 seconds, and again placed their hands on their faces. All ten students reported that their hands were much hotter after they rubbed them together. What is the best conclusion that can be made from this activity?

A Heat was lost because the energy was destroyed by the friction created from rubbing their hands together.B Heat was produced from the friction caused by rubbing their hands together.C Friction was produced from rubbing their hands on their faces.D Friction caused the heat from their faces to be transferred to their hands.

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22. All of the following are forms of energy used by people EXCEPT—

A LightB PlantC HeatD Solar

22. All of the following are forms of energy used by people EXCEPT—

A LightB PlantC HeatD Solar

23. Which form of energy listed below is NOT involved in the water cycle?

A LightB HeatC ElectricalD Solar

23. Which form of energy listed below is NOT involved in the water cycle?

A LightB HeatC ElectricalD Solar

24. Which type of energy makes plants grow and influences weather on the Earth?

A Heat energyB Chemical energyC Wind energyD Light energy

24. Which type of energy makes plants grow and influences weather on the Earth?

A Heat energyB Chemical energyC Wind energyD Light energy

25. Which of the following best uses mechanical energy to perform a useful task?

A FlashlightB Pencil sharpenerC CandleD Solar calculator

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25. Which of the following best uses mechanical energy to perform a useful task?

A FlashlightB Pencil sharpenerC CandleD Solar calculator

26. This gumball machine has a coin handle that must be turned when dispensing a product. Which form of energy is used to dispense the gumballs?

A ElectricalB ThermalC SoundD Mechanical

26. This gumball machine has a coin handle that must be turned when dispensing a product. Which form of energy is used to dispense the gumballs?

A ElectricalB ThermalC SoundD Mechanical

27. What is the energy of moving particles that produces heat?

A Mechanical energyB Thermal energyC Electrical energyD Sound energy

27. What is the energy of moving particles that produces heat?

A Mechanical energyB Thermal energyC Electrical energyD Sound energy

28. Which is NOT an example of the use of sound energy?

A Beating a drumB TalkingC Playing music on the radioD Cooking hot dogs

28. Which is NOT an example of the use of sound energy?

A Beating a drumB TalkingC Playing music on the radioD Cooking hot dogs

29. A student made a list of ways electric energy is used at home. Which is NOT an object that uses electric energy?

A Alarm clockB BlenderC SkateboardD Video game player

29. A student made a list of ways electric energy is used at home. Which is NOT an object that uses electric energy?

A Alarm clockB BlenderC SkateboardD Video game player

30. Based on the picture, which forms of energy are required for the aquarium to work properly?

A Electrical, thermal, lightB Electrical, light, soundC Mechanical, thermal, lightD Light, sound, mechanical

30. Based on the picture, which forms of energy are required for the aquarium to work properly?

A Electrical, thermal, lightB Electrical, light, soundC Mechanical, thermal, lightD Light, sound, mechanical

31. A student plugged a hot plate into an outlet and turned on the hot plate. The student noticed that the hot plate produced heat. What form of energy is used to power the heat from the hot plate?

A ThermalB ElectricC MechanicalD Light

31. A student plugged a hot plate into an outlet and turned on the hot plate. The student noticed that the hot plate produced heat. What form of energy is used to power the heat from the hot plate?

A ThermalB ElectricC MechanicalD Light

32. What is the best use for the energy form shown below?

A To produce sound energyB To produce solar energyC To produce mechanical energyD To produce electric energy

32. What is the best use for the energy form shown below?

A To produce sound energyB To produce solar energyC To produce mechanical energyD To produce electric energy

33. Which type of energy from the sun provides sunshine and heat to Earth?

A mechanicalB electricalC lightD sound

33. Which type of energy from the sun provides sunshine and heat to Earth?

A mechanicalB electricalC lightD sound

34. The slingshot is made with wood and a rubber band. When a ball is place in the sling shot and the rubber band is pulled, it forces the ball outward. What kind of energy is produced by pulling the rubber back back?

A mechanicalB thermalC electricalD light

34. The slingshot is made with wood and a rubber band. When a ball is place in the sling shot and the rubber band is pulled, it forces the ball outward. What kind of energy is produced by pulling the rubber back back?

A mechanicalB thermalC electricalD light

35. What type of energy is generated when a doorbell rings?

A lightB thermalC soundD solar

35. What type of energy is generated when a doorbell rings?

A lightB thermalC soundD solar

36. A campfire, fireworks, and a burning candle all produce –

A mechanical and thermal energyB light and sound energyC light and thermal energyD sound and electrical energy

36. A campfire, fireworks, and a burning candle all produce –

A mechanical and thermal energyB light and sound energyC light and thermal energyD sound and electrical energy

37. Students decided to explore thermal energy used in the classroom. Which instrument should the students use?

A microscopeB thermometerC timerD graduated cylinder

37. Students decided to explore thermal energy used in the classroom. Which instrument should the students use?

A microscopeB thermometerC timerD graduated cylinder

38. Since the 1600s, many scientists and inventors, such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, have worked to understand the principals of electricity. It is hard to imagine what life would be like without electricity. All of the following are tasks that use electricity on a daily basis EXCEPT?

A powering televisionsB cooling homesC emptying the dishwasherD powering computers

38. Since the 1600s, many scientists and inventors, such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, have worked to understand the principals of electricity. It is hard to imagine what life would be like without electricity. All of the following are tasks that use electricity on a daily basis EXCEPT?

A powering televisionsB cooling homesC emptying the dishwasherD powering computers

39. A student is investigating ways to conserve electricity at school. All of the following are positive ways to impact the conservation of electricity at school EXCEPT—

A recycling aluminum cansB turning off machines when not in useC replacing light bulbs with energy efficient bulbsD turning the thermostat up during warm months

39. A student is investigating ways to conserve electricity at school. All of the following are positive ways to impact the conservation of electricity at school EXCEPT—

A recycling aluminum cansB turning off machines when not in useC replacing light bulbs with energy efficient bulbsD turning the thermostat up during warm months

40. Which tool would be useful for learning about light energy?

A metric rulerB magnetC prismD hot plate

40. Which tool would be useful for learning about light energy?

A metric rulerB magnetC prismD hot plate

41. In the sound activity, students ring a bell and observe the sound of the chime from different distances. They rate the loudness on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the loudest.

Which conclusion best describes why the bell chime got quieter as the distance increases?

A Sound wave lose energy as they travel because they are not very loud.B Sound waves lose energy as distances decrease.C Sound waves lose energy as time increases.D Sound waves lose energy as they travel through materials such as air.

Chime Distance Loudness

1 5 feet 10

2 20 feet 8

3 35 feet 5

4 50 feet 2

41. In the sound activity, students ring a bell and observe the sound of the chime from different distances. They rate the loudness on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the loudest.

Which conclusion best describes why the bell chime got quieter as the distance increases?

A Sound wave lose energy as they travel because they are not very loud.B Sound waves lose energy as distances decrease.C Sound waves lose energy as time increases.D Sound waves lose energy as they travel through materials such as air.

Chime Distance Loudness

1 5 feet 10

2 20 feet 8

3 35 feet 5

4 50 feet 2