Physical Boot Camp 5.6A Explore the uses of energy including mechanical, light, thermal, electrical, and sound energy.

STAAR 2013 #6; RC 2; Readiness; J 1 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 energy B. Thermal energy C. Sound energy D. Mechanical energy

STAAR 2013 #6; RC 2; Readiness; J 1 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 energy B. Thermal energy C. Sound energy D. Mechanical energy (motion)

STAAR 2013 #18; RC 2; Readiness; F 2 STAAR 2013 #18; RC 2; Readiness; F 2. Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown below. What is the energy source for these objects? A. Light energy B. Mechanical energy C. Sound energy D. Electrical energy

STAAR 2013 #18; RC 2; Readiness; F 2 STAAR 2013 #18; RC 2; Readiness; F 2. Three different objects that use the same source of energy are shown below. What is the energy source for these objects? A. Light energy B. Mechanical energy C. Sound energy D. Electrical energy

A Heat energy changing to chemical energy TAKS Study Guide, #19 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 energy B Light energy changing to chemical energy C Light energy changing to electrical energy D Chemical energy changing to electrical energy

A Heat energy changing to chemical energy TAKS Study Guide, #19 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 energy B Light energy changing to chemical energy C Light energy changing to electrical energy D Chemical energy changing to electrical energy

F Electrical and mechanical G Chemical and electrical H Light and heat 2006—#2 (93%) 4. What two forms of energy does a flame from a burning candle release? F Electrical and mechanical G Chemical and electrical H Light and heat J Heat and nuclear

F Electrical and mechanical G Chemical and electrical H Light and heat 2006—#2 (93%) 4. What two forms of energy does a flame from a burning candle release? F Electrical and mechanical G Chemical and electrical H Light and heat J Heat and nuclear

5. Moving water has energy 5. Moving water has energy. Energy from the water that moves through a dam is changed mainly to — A magnetic energy B solar energy C electrical energy D light energy

5. Moving water has energy 5. Moving water has energy. Energy from the water that moves through a dam is changed mainly to — A magnetic energy B solar energy C electrical energy D light energy

6. What type of energy is produced when baking soda is added to vinegar? A Light energy B Sound energy C Chemical energy D Electrical energy

6. What type of energy is produced when baking soda is added to vinegar? A Light energy B Sound energy C Chemical energy D 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 energy B Nuclear energy C Petroleum energy D Hydroelectric energy

8. Which of the following would be the best energy source for a town located in a desert? A Solar energy B Nuclear energy C Petroleum energy D Hydroelectric energy

9. Almost all of the energy found on the Earth comes from— A electricity B sounds C the sun D waves

9. Almost all of the energy found on the Earth comes from— A electricity B sounds C the sun D waves

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11. Which form of energy below is produced by hitting a drum? A Heat B Light C Sound D Solar

11. Which form of energy below is produced by hitting a drum? A Heat B Light C Sound D Solar

12. What form of energy causes a puddle of water that collected on a sidewalk to evaporate once the rain stops? A Light energy B Heat energy C Electrical energy D 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 energy B Heat energy C Electrical energy D Sound energy

13. When you rub your hands together quickly, what kinds of energy are you giving off? A Light and sound B Heat and light C Sound and heat D Electricity and light

13. When you rub your hands together quickly, what kinds of energy are you giving off? A Light and sound B Heat and light C Sound and heat D Electricity and light

14. Which of the following is NOT a type of energy? A Solar B Electrical C Reflection D Nuclear

14. Which of the following is NOT a type of energy? A Solar B Electrical C Reflection D Nuclear

15. A metal spoon was left in a pot of boiling soup 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 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 16. When a light switch is turned on, light energy is produced. Which form of energy produces this light energy? A Chemical B Electrical C Heat D Sound

16. When a light switch is turned on, light energy is produced 16. When a light switch is turned on, light energy is produced. Which form of energy produces this light energy? A Chemical B Electrical C Heat D 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 Light B Plant C Heat D Solar

22. All of the following are forms of energy used by people EXCEPT— A Light B Plant C Heat D Solar

23. Which form of energy listed below is NOT involved in the water cycle? A Light B Heat C Electrical D Solar

23. Which form of energy listed below is NOT involved in the water cycle? A Light B Heat C Electrical D Solar

24. Which type of energy makes plants grow and influences weather on the Earth? A Heat energy B Chemical energy C Wind energy D Light energy

24. Which type of energy makes plants grow and influences weather on the Earth? A Heat energy B Chemical energy C Wind energy D Light energy

M.S. ?’s 25. Which of the following best uses mechanical energy to perform a useful task? A Flashlight B Pencil sharpener C Candle D Solar calculator

25. Which of the following best uses mechanical energy to perform a useful task? A Flashlight B Pencil sharpener C Candle D 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 Electrical B Thermal C Sound D 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 Electrical B Thermal C Sound D Mechanical

27. What is the energy of moving particles that produces heat? A Mechanical energy B Thermal energy C Electrical energy D Sound energy

27. What is the energy of moving particles that produces heat? A Mechanical energy B Thermal energy C Electrical energy D Sound energy

28. Which is NOT an example of the use of sound energy? A Beating a drum B Talking C Playing music on the radio D Cooking hot dogs

28. Which is NOT an example of the use of sound energy? A Beating a drum B Talking C Playing music on the radio D Cooking hot dogs

29. A student made a list of ways electric energy is used at home 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 clock B Blender C Skateboard D Video game player

29. A student made a list of ways electric energy is used at home 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 clock B Blender C Skateboard D Video game player

30. Based on the picture, which forms of energy are required for the aquarium to work properly? A Electrical, thermal, light B Electrical, light, sound C Mechanical, thermal, light D Light, sound, mechanical

30. Based on the picture, which forms of energy are required for the aquarium to work properly? A Electrical, thermal, light B Electrical, light, sound C Mechanical, thermal, light D 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 Thermal B Electric C Mechanical D 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 Thermal B Electric C Mechanical D Light

32. What is the best use for the energy form shown below? A To produce sound energy B To produce solar energy C To produce mechanical energy D To produce electric energy

32. What is the best use for the energy form shown below? A To produce sound energy B To produce solar energy C To produce mechanical energy D To produce electric energy

33. Which type of energy from the sun provides sunshine and heat to Earth? A mechanical B electrical C light D sound

33. Which type of energy from the sun provides sunshine and heat to Earth? A mechanical B electrical C light D sound

34. The slingshot is made with wood and a rubber band 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 mechanical B thermal C electrical D light

34. The slingshot is made with wood and a rubber band 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 mechanical B thermal C electrical D light

35. What type of energy is generated when a doorbell rings? A light B thermal C sound D solar

35. What type of energy is generated when a doorbell rings? A light B thermal C sound D solar

36. A campfire, fireworks, and a burning candle all produce – A mechanical and thermal energy B light and sound energy C light and thermal energy D sound and electrical energy

36. A campfire, fireworks, and a burning candle all produce – A mechanical and thermal energy B light and sound energy C light and thermal energy D sound and electrical energy

37. Students decided to explore thermal energy used in the classroom 37. Students decided to explore thermal energy used in the classroom. Which instrument should the students use? A microscope B thermometer C timer D graduated cylinder

37. Students decided to explore thermal energy used in the classroom 37. Students decided to explore thermal energy used in the classroom. Which instrument should the students use? A microscope B thermometer C timer D 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 televisions B cooling homes C emptying the dishwasher D 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 televisions B cooling homes C emptying the dishwasher D powering computers

39. A student is investigating ways to conserve electricity at school 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 cans B turning off machines when not in use C replacing light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs D turning the thermostat up during warm months

39. A student is investigating ways to conserve electricity at school 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 cans B turning off machines when not in use C replacing light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs D turning the thermostat up during warm months

40. Which tool would be useful for learning about light energy? A metric ruler B magnet C prism D hot plate

40. Which tool would be useful for learning about light energy? A metric ruler B magnet C prism D hot plate

B Sound waves lose energy as distances decrease. 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

B Sound waves lose energy as distances decrease. 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