This Combined quiz on energy electricity forces and the solar system quiz contains 15 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your Combined quiz on energy, electricity, forces and the solar system knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!
In this quiz, we will be looking at energy, electricity, forces and the solar system combined. Practically, you will be amazed to know that solar energy from the sun is used to charge up solar panels and these solar panels generate electricity as a product, which is electrical energy. This is a practical use of energy, and energy conversion makes this possible. On taking this quiz, you will learn things like forms of energy and energy conversion.
Energy is simply the ability or the capacity to do work. It exists in many different forms, electrical, heat or thermal, chemical, light, sound, and mechanical energy. Each of these energy forms can be converted from one to another as by the first law of energy.
Electricity is the flow of charge, and it is a secondary energy source. There are two types of electricity, Static electricity, and current electricity. Static has to do with charges at rest and current electricity studies charges in motion.
Now, let’s talk about forces, a force is that which can set an object in motion, change the direction of motion of an object, and can also stop an object from moving. A good example is an electrical force which is the pure attractive or repulsive force between two charged bodies.
The solar system is made up of our star, the Sun, and everything bound to it by gravity like our planet Earth and all the other planets.
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Question 1 of 15
The __(1)__ of plants and animals get buried under mud or sand. Deep underground they are then subjected to a warmer __(2)__ and higher __(3)__. After decaying, without the presence of oxygen, plant material is changed into __(4)__ and animal material into __(5)__ or gas. These are called __(6)__ fuels and take millions of years to form. Which word is missing from __(4)__?
Question 2 of 15
Why is Pluto the coldest planet?
Question 3 of 15
Which of the following planets has the shortest day?
Question 4 of 15
Which of the following is TRUE?
Question 5 of 15
Which is a unit of mass?
Question 6 of 15
The Sun __(1)__ in the __(2)__ in the morning and __(3)__ in the __(4)__ in the evening. If you looked down on the Earth from above the North Pole the Earth would seem to spin __(5)__ but if viewed from above the South Pole it would appear to spin __(6)__. Which word is missing from __(3)__?
Question 7 of 15
In which direction does the Sun set?
Question 8 of 15
How long is it likely to take for light from the next nearest star after the Sun to reach your eyes?
Question 9 of 15
Which is a renewable source of energy?
Question 10 of 15
Solar __(1)__ can convert __(2)__ directly into __(3)__ but they are __(4)__. Dark solar panels fitted in a roof, readily __(5)__ radiation to heat water. A curved __(6)__ can also be used to collect and concentrate the heat radiation to cook food on a barbecue! Which word is missing from __(3)__?
Question 11 of 15
The ratings for four typical domestic appliance fuses are given below. Which is the safest fuse to use for an appliance with a normal operating current of 2A?
Question 12 of 15
Which word means the force of gravity on an object?
Question 13 of 15
Which word best matches sputnik 1 (the 1st)?
Question 14 of 15
The Sun is a __(1)__ object because it makes and gives out its own __(2)__. A __(3)__ eclipse happens when the Moon is directly between the Earth and the __(4)__. The __(5)__ blocks out light from the Sun so the __(6)__ goes dark. Which word is missing from __(6)__?
Question 15 of 15
What temperature does the Celsius thermometer read in oC?
