Chapter 6

Sources of Energy

Paper 1
Each question is followed by four options. Choose the best answer for each question.
1

All the energy found on the Earth is derived from a central source. What is the
central source?
A The Earths rotation on its own axis
B The Sun
C The Earths orbit around the Sun
D The force of gravity

Ali and Zaki were trekking up a hill. Ali was further up the hill than Zaki. What
type of energy does Ali have more of, compared to Zaki?
A Kinetic energy
B Magnetic energy
C Heat energy
D Potential energy

A dry cell is similar to which of the following objects, in terms of the energy
stored?
A A closing door
B A solar heater
C A slice of bread
D Boiling water

When an object gains speed it has more

A sound energy
B potential energy
C kinetic energy
D light energy

Which of the following actions does not require the use of electrical energy?
A Turning on the television
B Heating water through the solar heater on a roof
C Reheating food in a microwave oven
D Switching on the ceiling fan

In which of the following is potential energy changed to kinetic energy?

A A slice of bread being toasted
B A candle flame being extinguished
C A candle being lit
D A child sliding down a slide

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Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

I Solar energy
II Biomass energy
III Wave energy
IV Nuclear energy
A I only
B IV only
C I and III only
D II, III and IV only
marble

P
Q
R
S

The marble in the figure above rolls down the plane from P to S. Which statement
is true?
I When the marble is at P, its potential energy is minimum and its kinetic energy
is maximum
II When the marble is at Q, its potential energy is less than at P
III When the marble is at R, its kinetic energy is more than its potential energy
IV When the marble is at S, its potential energy is zero and its kinetic energy is
maximum
A I only
B IV only
C I and III only
D II, III and IV only
9

When a television is switched on, electrical energy is converted to

I chemical energy
II light energy
III sound energy
IV heat energy
A I only
B IV only
C I and III only
D II, III and IV only

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10 In an effort to conserve energy, solar energy is currently used to power

I calculators
II lights
III satellites
IV factory machinery
A I and II only
B III and IV only
C I, II and III only
D I, II, III and IV
11 Why must the consumption of energy be reduced?
I Energy sources are limited and running out fast
II Using less energy reduces pollution
III All types of energy are renewable
IV Energy is always lost as heat
A I and II only
B I and IV only
C I, II and IV only
D I, II, III and IV
12 Which of the following is a method of saving energy?
A Run equipment all day long without stopping
B Cycle more and drive less
C Use electrical appliances as much as possible at home
D Use cars powered by liquefied natural gas instead of petrol
13 Why is energy consumption increasing?
A The human population is increasing
B More energy sources are being discovered
C More money and effort is spent on discovering oil fields
D Our environment is becoming more polluted
14 What is meant by conserving energy?
A Not using energy at all
B Using more energy
C Using only renewable energy
D Using energy carefully
15 How can we save electricity at school?
A Switch off computers when not in use
B Do not switch on lights in the classroom
C Do not switch on fans in the classroom
D Do not switch on lights in the toilets

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Paper 2
Answer all the questions.
Section A
1

(a) How does the Suns energy produce wind on the Earth?
(b) What are the two main groups of energy?
(c) Give three examples of each type of energy named in (b).

Section B
2

The apparatus above was used in a science activity. Two similar ping-pong balls
were released from a height of 2 m. The balls were observed to see which one
reached the ground faster.
(a) Mark on each apparatus, the letter
(i) P to show the position where the ball has the maximum potential energy
(ii) K to show the position where the ball has the maximum kinetic energy
(b) What energy changes took place in
(i) apparatus X
(ii) apparatus Y
after the ball was released?

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(c) In X, the ball took 2.5 seconds to reach the ground. If the apparatus in X was
replaced with a steeper inclined plane of the same height, predict how long the
ping-pong ball would take to reach the ground.
(d) The ball in apparatus X was measured and found to have 50 J of energy, when
it was 10 cm from the top. Would the ball have the same amount of energy, 2
cm before it reached the bottom?
(e) Explain your answer in (d).
(f) What can you infer from (d) and (e)?

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