Savvas 6th Grade Energy Test Modified

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The ability to do work or cause change is called

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Energy is measured in units called

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What type of energy does a spinning turbine have?

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An example of something that stores chemical energy is

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What type of energy transformation is taking place when natural gas is used to heat water?

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Which of the following has kinetic energy?

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Potential energy that depends on height is called

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The rate at which energy is transferred is called

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How would you calculate an object’s mechanical energy?

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Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is called

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Nuclear fusion reactions occur in

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A large truck and a small car are moving at the same speed. The truck has greater kinetic energy because its  _______ is greater.

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A change from one form of energy to another is called a(n)_______ 

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A mountain climber at the peak has _______  energy.

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As water runs over a waterfall, its potential energy is converted into_______   energy.

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The law of _______  states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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The kinetic energy of a book on a shelf is equal to the work done to lift the book to the shelf.

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Whenever a moving object experiences friction, some of its kinetic energy is changed into thermal energy.

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Energy can be neither destroyed nor created.

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A compressed spring has elastic potential energy.

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Explain why a thrown football has both potential and kinetic energy. What is the combined energy called?

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Is the potential energy of the pendulum increasing or decreasing at position E? Explain in complete sentences.

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Describe the energy of a bowling ball as it rolls toward and hits a bowling pin.

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Savvas 6th Grade Energy Test Modified

The ability to do work or cause change is called

Energy is measured in units called

What type of energy does a spinning turbine have?

An example of something that stores chemical energy is

What type of energy transformation is taking place when natural gas is used to heat water?

Which of the following has kinetic energy?

Potential energy that depends on height is called

The rate at which energy is transferred is called

How would you calculate an object’s mechanical energy?

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is called

Nuclear fusion reactions occur in

The kinetic energy of a book on a shelf is equal to the work done to lift the book to the shelf.

Whenever a moving object experiences friction, some of its kinetic energy is changed into thermal energy.

Energy can be neither destroyed nor created.

A compressed spring has elastic potential energy.

Explain why a thrown football has both potential and kinetic energy. What is the combined energy called?

Is the potential energy of the pendulum increasing or decreasing at position E? Explain in complete sentences.

Describe the energy of a bowling ball as it rolls toward and hits a bowling pin.

Name and describe 4 different forms of energy.

The ability to do work or cause change is called

Energy is measured in units called

What type of energy does a spinning turbine have?

An example of something that stores chemical energy is

What type of energy transformation is taking place when natural gas is used to heat water?

Which of the following has kinetic energy?

Potential energy that depends on height is called

The rate at which energy is transferred is called

How would you calculate an object’s mechanical energy?

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is called

Nuclear fusion reactions occur in

The kinetic energy of a book on a shelf is equal to the work done to lift the book to the shelf.

Whenever a moving object experiences friction, some of its kinetic energy is changed into thermal energy.

Energy can be neither destroyed nor created.

A compressed spring has elastic potential energy.

Explain why a thrown football has both potential and kinetic energy. What is the combined energy called?

Is the potential energy of the pendulum increasing or decreasing at position E? Explain in complete sentences.

Describe the energy of a bowling ball as it rolls toward and hits a bowling pin.

Name and describe 4 different forms of energy.