Energy
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Energy Stores and Transfers
SubtopicEnergy Stores and Transfers under Energy for Grade 6 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A portable torch is used to see in the dark. What is the final intended energy transfer from the torch?
A.Sound
B.Light
C.Electricity
D.Nuclear radiation
- 2.
In science, energy is defined as the ability to...
A.Create matter
B.Do work or make things happen
C.Make objects heavier
D.Create new atoms
- 3.
A ceiling fan spinning in a room is an example of an object with a...
A.Kinetic store
B.Chemical store
C.Gravitational store
D.Nuclear store
- 4.
A person is shivering on a cold day. Their body is trying to use energy from food to increase which store?
A.Gravitational store
B.Thermal store
C.Magnetic store
D.Nuclear store
- 5.
A cyclist applies the brakes on a bicycle to slow down. Which energy store increases the most during this process?
A.The kinetic store of the wheels
B.The gravitational potential store of the bike
C.The thermal store of the brake pads
D.The chemical store of the cyclist
- 6.
If a machine is described as 'more efficient' than another, what does this mean?
A.It uses more total energy
B.It transfers a higher percentage of input energy into useful output energy
C.It works faster
D.It creates more energy than it uses
- 7.
Which of the following describes energy transfer by radiation?
A.Energy moving through a metal solid
B.Energy moving through a liquid via currents
C.Energy moving through a vacuum as waves
D.Energy moving through a circuit via electrons
- 8.
Two objects, X and Y, are at the same height. Object X has twice the mass of Object Y. How do their gravitational potential stores compare?
A.Object X has half the GPE of Object Y.
B.Object X has the same GPE as Object Y.
C.Object X has twice the GPE of Object Y.
D.Object X has four times the GPE of Object Y.
- 9.
A compass needle moves to point North. Which energy store is responsible for this movement?
A.Magnetic store
B.Electrostatic store
C.Nuclear store
D.Chemical store
- 10.
When a match is struck, it burns. What are the primary energy transfers occurring?
A.Chemical store Heating and Radiation pathways
B.Kinetic store Magnetic pathway
C.Thermal store Chemical pathway
D.Electrical store Heating pathway
Download the worksheet for Energy - Energy Stores and Transfers to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Law of Conservation of Energy
SubtopicLaw of Conservation of Energy under Energy for Grade 6 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why does a hot cup of tea eventually cool down to room temperature?
A.The thermal energy is destroyed
B.The thermal energy is dissipated to the surroundings
C.The tea loses mass
D.The tea gains cold energy from the air
- 2.
Which of the following is true for any energy transfer?
A.Some energy is always destroyed
B.Total energy remains constant
C.All energy is always useful
D.Energy can be created by engines
- 3.
In a flashlight, what is the 'useful' energy transfer?
A.Electrical to Thermal
B.Electrical to Light
C.Chemical to Sound
D.Kinetic to Light
- 4.
A falling object has of GPE and of kinetic energy. What is its total energy?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
In an energy transfer diagram, what does a thick arrow usually represent compared to a thin arrow?
A.A higher speed of energy transfer
B.A larger amount of energy being transferred
C.A more dangerous type of energy
D.A useful energy transfer vs a wasted one
- 6.
A bungee jumper falls and the cord begins to stretch. What energy transfer is happening as the cord stretches and the jumper slows down?
A.Kinetic energy to elastic potential energy
B.Elastic potential energy to gravitational potential energy
C.Chemical energy to kinetic energy
D.Thermal energy to kinetic energy
- 7.
Which energy transfer occurs when you use a hand-cranked generator to light a bulb?
A.Kinetic Electrical Light
B.Chemical Kinetic Electrical
C.Light Electrical Kinetic
D.Electrical Chemical Light
- 8.
A student drops a ball from . It bounces back to . Where is the energy that would have been needed to reach again?
A.It was destroyed by the floor.
B.It was converted into thermal energy in the ball and floor, and sound during the impact.
C.It is still in the ball as potential energy, but the ball is too tired to use it.
D.It was absorbed by the air as gravitational energy.
- 9.
In a Rube Goldberg machine, a marble rolls down a track, hits a lever, which launches a ball. At each step, some energy is 'lost'. What does 'lost' mean in this context?
A.The energy has vanished from existence.
B.The energy has been transformed into non-useful forms like heat and sound.
C.The energy has been stored as chemical energy in the track.
D.The energy has turned into extra mass for the marble.
- 10.
A meteor burns up in the atmosphere. Its kinetic energy is . If it completely vaporizes, what happens to that ?
A.It is destroyed because the meteor no longer exists.
B.It is transformed into thermal energy, light, and sound in the atmosphere.
C.It is sent back into space as gravitational waves.
D.It is stored in the Earth's core.
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Renewable and Non-renewable Energy
SubtopicRenewable and Non-renewable Energy under Energy for Grade 6 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the best definition of 'energy conservation'?
A.Finding new ways to burn oil
B.Using as much energy as possible
C.Reducing the amount of energy we use
D.Making energy from gold
- 2.
Which of these is a solid fuel that can be burned for energy?
A.Natural gas
B.Coal
C.Oil
D.Wind
- 3.
What color is often used to describe energy that is good for the environment?
A.Red
B.Blue
C.Green
D.Yellow
- 4.
Which energy source is provided by the movement of water in the ocean caused by wind?
A.Geothermal energy
B.Wave energy
C.Nuclear energy
D.Coal energy
- 5.
Which of these is a benefit of using LED light bulbs over older incandescent bulbs?
A.They use more energy to produce the same light.
B.They are much more efficient, converting more electricity into light rather than heat.
C.They are made from coal, so they are cheaper.
D.They only work during the daytime.
- 6.
What happens to the 'lost' energy in a power station that does not become electricity?
A.It disappears from the universe entirely.
B.It is converted into matter.
C.It is usually dissipated into the surroundings as thermal energy (heat).
D.It is stored back in the fuel for later use.
- 7.
If a country has no coastline and no volcanic activity, which energy source would be the LEAST practical to develop?
A.Solar energy
B.Wind energy
C.Tidal energy
D.Biomass energy
- 8.
Why does a geothermal power plant often pump the 'used' water back into the ground?
A.To get rid of toxic chemicals produced by the turbine.
B.To maintain the pressure in the underground reservoir and ensure a continuous supply.
C.To cool down the Earth's core so it doesn't explode.
D.To wash the rocks so they stay hot longer.
- 9.
Which of the following is an example of an 'indirect' use of solar energy?
A.A solar water heater on a roof.
B.Wind energy, which is caused by uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun.
C.A calculator with a small photovoltaic cell.
D.A greenhouse trapping heat for plants.
- 10.
In the context of energy, what does the term 'Sustainability' mean?
A.Using energy as fast as possible to grow the economy.
B.Meeting the energy needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
C.Only using energy that comes from the ground.
D.Making sure that energy is always free for everyone.
Download the worksheet for Energy - Renewable and Non-renewable Energy to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer
SubtopicThermal Energy and Heat Transfer under Energy for Grade 6 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
When you put a lid on a pot of boiling water, it helps the water boil faster because it:
A.Adds extra thermal energy
B.Prevents heat loss by convection and evaporation
C.Increases the amount of radiation
D.Makes the water denser
- 2.
Which of these is an example of convection in nature?
A.Rocks getting hot in the sun
B.Sea breezes near the coast
C.An iron heating a shirt
D.Ice forming on a pond
- 3.
In a vacuum flask (Thermos), what is the purpose of the vacuum layer?
A.To store extra liquid
B.To prevent heat transfer by conduction and convection
C.To make the flask lighter
D.To allow the liquid to evaporate faster
- 4.
What is the main way heat is lost through the walls of a house?
A.Convection
B.Radiation
C.Conduction
D.Evaporation
- 5.
A student heats the top of a test tube of water until it boils at . A piece of ice is held at the bottom of the tube by a metal weight. Even though the water at the top is boiling, the ice at the bottom does not melt quickly. What does this experiment demonstrate about water?
A.Thermal energy is transferred downwards by convection currents.
B.Water is a poor conductor of thermal energy.
C.Water becomes more dense as its temperature increases.
D.Heat cannot be transferred through liquids by any method.
- 6.
In a solar water heater, why are the pipes usually painted black?
A.To make the pipes stronger
B.To absorb the maximum amount of radiation from the sun
C.To keep the water from freezing
D.To reflect the sunlight into the water
- 7.
Why does hot water rise above cold water in a container?
A.Hot water is more viscous
B.Hot water is less dense
C.Hot water has more mass
D.Hot water is under more pressure
- 8.
Which of the following is a consequence of the high specific heat capacity of water?
A.Water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes.
B.Lakes and oceans help to stabilize the temperature of nearby land.
C.Ice floats on the surface of liquid water.
D.Water expands when it freezes.
- 9.
A metal rod is heated at one end. Which of the following describes the transfer of energy to the other end?
A.Hot atoms travel from the hot end to the cold end.
B.Electromagnetic waves travel through the spaces between atoms.
C.Energy is passed through collisions of atoms and the drift of free electrons.
D.The entire rod moves toward the heat source.
- 10.
How does the rate of evaporation change as the temperature of a liquid increases?
A.It decreases because molecules have more energy to stay in the liquid.
B.It increases because more molecules have enough kinetic energy to escape the surface.
C.It stays the same because evaporation only depends on surface area.
D.It decreases because the density of the liquid increases.
Download the worksheet for Energy - Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.