Energy: Forms, Transformations, and Applications

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy?

Accepted Answer

Honesty

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Light energy

Question 2

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy called?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Fermentation

Question 3

Which of the following energy sources is considered non-renewable?

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Natural gas

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Wind energy

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Solar energy

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Hydroelectric energy

Question 4

How is the energy efficiency of a device defined?

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Ratio of useful energy output to energy input

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Ratio of energy input to useful energy output

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Difference between energy input and energy output

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Sum of energy input and energy output

Question 5

Which of the following is not a form of energy?

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Mass

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Kinetic energy

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Heat energy

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Potential energy

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Momentum of a moving object

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Potential energy due to an object's position

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Thermal energy from particle movement

Question 7

In a closed system, what does the Law of Conservation of Energy state about the total amount of energy?

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It remains constant.

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It can be created or destroyed.

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It can be converted without loss.

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Its efficiency can exceed 100%.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 9

What happens to energy when it changes from one form to another?

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Energy is transformed without any loss or gain.

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Energy is created.

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Energy is destroyed.

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Energy is always lost during transformations.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Momentum

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Kinetic energy

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Heat

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Electrical energy

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy?

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Human emotion

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Chemical energy

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Thermal energy

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Light energy

Question 12

The law of conservation of energy states that:

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Energy can be transformed but not created or destroyed

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Energy can be created or destroyed

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Energy is always lost during transformations

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Energy is always gained during transformations

Question 13

The efficiency of an engine is defined as:

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Work output / Work input

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Work input / Work output

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Energy output / Energy input

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Energy input / Energy output

Question 14

The formula for kinetic energy is:

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E = 1/2 mv^2

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E = mc^2

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E = Fd

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E = QV

Question 15

Which of the following is a unit of energy?

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Ampere

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy?

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Gravity

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Heat

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Potential

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Kinetic

Question 17

The transfer of thermal energy from a high-temperature source to a low-temperature object is called:

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Heat exchange

Question 18

Which law of thermodynamics states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant?

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First Law

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Second Law

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Third Law

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Zeroth Law

Question 19

In the International System of Units (SI), the unit of energy is the:

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Kelvin

Question 20

The efficiency of a machine is calculated as:

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Output energy over input energy

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Input energy over output energy

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Input energy minus output energy

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Output energy plus input energy

Question 21

Which renewable energy source harnesses the kinetic energy of moving water to generate electricity?

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Hydroelectric

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Solar

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Wind

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Geothermal

Question 22

In thermodynamics, 'entropy' refers to:

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The measure of disorder or randomness in a system

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The total amount of energy in a system

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The rate of energy transfer

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The efficiency of a heat engine

Question 23

In a nuclear power plant, electricity is generated through the process of:

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Nuclear fission

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Nuclear fusion

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Radioactive decay

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Combustion

Question 24

Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Electric motor

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Battery

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Generator

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Solar panel

Question 25

Efficiency of a machine is defined as the ratio of:

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Output energy / Input energy

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Input energy / Output energy

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Kinetic energy / Potential energy

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Electrical energy / Mechanical energy

Question 26

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 27

The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by:

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Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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Increased levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

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Decreased levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere

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Decreased levels of water vapor in the atmosphere

Question 28

The sun's energy is primarily generated through:

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Nuclear fusion

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Nuclear fission

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Chemical reactions

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Gravitational forces

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of energy?

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Electrons

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Potential energy

Question 30

The law of conservation of energy states that:

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed.

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Energy is always lost during transformations.

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Energy can be created from nothing.

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Energy is conserved in chemical reactions.

Question 31

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 32

The efficiency of a machine is defined as the:

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Ratio of output energy to input energy

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Difference between input energy and output energy

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Amount of output energy produced per unit of input energy

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Ratio of input power to output power

Question 33

Which of the following is a potential hazard associated with nuclear energy?

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Radioactive waste disposal

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Greenhouse gas emissions

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Air pollution

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Deforestation

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common application of solar energy?

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Cooling homes

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Heating buildings

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Generating electricity

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Cooking food

Question 35

The greenhouse effect is caused by:

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The absorption of infrared radiation by certain gases in the atmosphere

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The reflection of sunlight back into space

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The presence of water vapor in the atmosphere

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The release of heat from the Earth's interior

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of energy?

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Thought

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Electricity

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Heat

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Motion

Question 37

Energy possessed by an object due to its position or height is termed:

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Electrical energy

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Thermal energy

Question 38

The principle stating that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant is known as:

Accepted Answer

Conservation of energy

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Law of thermodynamics

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Newton's laws of motion

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Conservation of mass

Question 39

In a hydroelectric dam, the primary energy transformation occurs from:

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Gravitational potential energy to electrical energy

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Kinetic energy to electrical energy

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Chemical energy to electrical energy

Question 40

The rate at which energy is transferred or converted is known as:

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Power

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Efficiency

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Force

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Energy

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Solar

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Wind

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Biomass

Question 42

The sun generates energy primarily through a process known as:

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Nuclear fusion

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Combustion

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Photosynthesis

Question 43

The energy associated with the motion of an object is called:

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

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Potential energy

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of energy?

Accepted Answer

Matter

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Electrical

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Heat

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Chemical

Question 45

In the International System of Units (SI), what is the unit used to measure energy?

Accepted Answer

Joule

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Newton

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Kelvin

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Watt

Question 46

State the principle of energy conservation.

Accepted Answer

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed from one form to another.

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Energy is always lost during transformations.

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None of the above.

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Energy is constantly being created in the universe.

Question 47

Which factors determine the kinetic energy of an object?

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Mass and velocity

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Mass only

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Temperature

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Velocity only

Question 48

Name the renewable energy source that harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water to generate electricity.

Accepted Answer

Hydropower

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Solar

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Geothermal

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Wind

Question 49

Which device measures the amount of electrical energy consumed over a period?

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Electricity meter

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Ammeter

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Voltmeter

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Capacitance meter

Question 50

What term describes the rate at which energy is transferred or transformed?

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Power

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Velocity

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Energy

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Force

Question 51

Which energy source is considered non-renewable?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

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Solar

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Wind

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Hydropower

Question 52

Provide the formula used to calculate the efficiency of an energy transformation.

Accepted Answer

Efficiency = (Output energy / Input energy) x 100%

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Efficiency = (Output energy - Input energy) x 100%

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Efficiency = (Input energy / Output energy) x 100%

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Efficiency = (Input energy - Output energy) x 100%