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Transformation of Energy Unit Pre-Test

Part 1: Matching – Write the letter for each definition in front of the appropriate word. Each
option is used only once!

_____ 1. Energy A. Determined by the speed and mass of an object

_____ 2. Temperature B. Kinetic Energy moving from one object to another

_____ 3. Mechanical Waves C. The distance between two crests

_____ 4. KE D. A force created when surfaces move against each other

_____ 5. Friction E. Determined by the mass and the height of an object

_____ 6. Visible Light F. The ability to cause a change

_____ 7. GPE G. Energy changing forms

_____ 8. Conduction H. The measurement of the average motion of particles

_____ 9. Wavelength I. Energy that can only travel through space

_____ 10. Transfer J. How heat travels through a solid

_____ 11. Electromagnetic Waves K. Contains all the colors of the rainbow

_____ 12. Transform L. Energy that travels through matter

Part 2: Multiple Choice – Read each statement and circle the best answer for each question.
Then write that letter on the blank in front of each number.

_____ 13. How would you increase the Kinetic Energy (KE) of an object?
a. Decrease the Speed c. Increase the Height
b. Decrease the Mass d. Increase the Speed

_____ 14. When you lift an object off the ground, you are
a. Transforming GPE to KE c. Transferring GPE to KE
b. Transforming KE to GPE d. Transferring KE to GPE

_____ 15. At which point in its swing does a pendulum have the most KE?
a. At the top of the swing c. At the bottom of the swing
b. While it is falling d. When it has stopped
_____ 16. Waves are disturbances that carry
a. Mass c. Water
b. Energy d. Matter

_____ 17. Sound waves can travel through

a. Solids c. Gases
b. Liquids d. All of the above

_____ 18. Which type of waves tan or burn our skin?

a. Microwaves c. Ultraviolet (UV) waves
b. Visible Light d. X-Rays

_____ 19. When you rub your hands together on a cold day, you are transforming
a. Kinetic Energy into Thermal Energy
b. Thermal Energy into Kinetic Energy
c. Thermal Energy into Potential Energy
d. Kinetic Energy into Potential Energy

_____ 20. Heat energy travels through liquids by

a. Conduction c. Radiation
b. Convection d. Friction

_____ 21. What phase of matter contains particles that have the most amount of energy?
a. water vapor c. liquid water
b. ice d. all of above

_____ 22. What is the best and safest design for a cooking pot?
a. A pot made with a metal bottom and metal handle.
b. A pot made with a wood bottom and wood handle.
c. A pot made with a metal bottom and wood handle.
d. A pot made with a wood bottom and metal handle.

23. Explain why you chose the design in question #22.

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Part 3: Short Answer Questions – Answer the following questions on the lines provided below.
Make sure you support your answer with information from the illustrations.

24. Which ball has more GPE…ball A or ball B? Explain why?

B
A

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25. Which ball will push the cup a greater distance…ball A or ball B? Why?

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Part 4 - Extended Answer: Respond to the question or statement in the box provided. You may
include drawings to help describe your ideas.

26. Beaker “A” is being heated on a hot plate for 30 minutes.

a. Predict what will happen to the temperature of the water in Beaker “B”.
b. Explain why. Be sure to include the following in your explanation:
 The Particle Model
 Any energy transfers that occur

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