Teacher: Ms I Seebachan
Subject: Physics
TOPIC: ENERGY
Form 3 Physics: Energy Worksheet
Section A: Short Answer Questions
1. Define energy.
Ans: Energy is the ability to do work.
2. State the law of conservation of energy.
Ans: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
3. List three different forms of energy and provide one example of each.
Ans:
• Chemical energy (e.g., in food or fuel)
• Electrical energy (e.g., from a battery)
• Kinetic energy (e.g., a moving car)
4. Distinguish between kinetic energy and potential energy.
Ans:
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion; potential energy is stored energy due to position or state
5. What is meant by "work done" in physics?
Ans: Work done is the product of force and the distance moved in the direction of the force.
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Teacher: Ms I Seebachan
Subject: Physics
TOPIC: ENERGY
Section B: Calculations
6. A stone of mass 2 kg is lifted vertically through a height of 5 m. Calculate the potential
energy gained by the stone.
(Take g = 10 m/s²)
7. A vehicle of mass 800 kg is moving at a velocity of 20 m/s. Calculate its kinetic energy.
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Teacher: Ms I Seebachan
Subject: Physics
TOPIC: ENERGY
Form 3 Physics: Energy – Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?
A. Heat
B. Light
C. Pressure
D. Sound
2. The SI unit of energy is:
A. Newton
B. Joule
C. Watt
D. Pascal
3. A body possesses kinetic energy due to its:
A. Shape
B. Position
C. Temperature
D. Motion
4. The energy stored in a stretched rubber band is:
A. Kinetic energy
B. Elastic potential energy
C. Chemical energy
D. Thermal energy
5. Which of these energy transformations occurs in a hydroelectric power station?
A. Electrical → Mechanical
B. Mechanical → Chemical
C. Gravitational → Electrical
D. Nuclear → Electrical
6. A 10 kg object is lifted 2 m above the ground. The potential energy gained is: (Take g = 10
m/s²)
A. 5 J
B. 20 J
C. 100 J
D. 200 J
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Teacher: Ms I Seebachan
Subject: Physics
TOPIC: ENERGY
7. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Wind
D. Natural gas
8. The law of conservation of energy states that:
A. Energy can be created and destroyed
B. Energy is always lost during transformation
C. Energy can be converted from one form to another
D. Machines can give more energy output than input
9. The efficiency of a machine is the ratio of:
A. Input energy to output energy
B. Output energy to input energy
C. Work done to power used
D. Energy used to time taken
10. Which energy transformation takes place in a battery-powered torch?
A. Chemical → Electrical → Light
B. Electrical → Chemical → Light
C. Light → Electrical → Chemical
D. Chemical → Light → Electrical
11. If a machine has an efficiency of 100%, it means:
A. There is no energy output
B. All input energy is converted into useful output
C. The machine produces more energy than it receives
D. There is energy loss in the form of heat
12. A 2 kW electric heater is used for 30 minutes. The energy consumed is:
A. 1,000 J
B. 3,600 J
C. 60,000 J
D. 3,600,000 J
13. In a pendulum, at the highest point:
A. Kinetic energy is maximum
B. Potential energy is zero
C. Potential energy is maximum
D. Both energies are equal
14. The amount of work done when a force of 5 N moves a body 3 m is:
A. 15 J
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Teacher: Ms I Seebachan
Subject: Physics
TOPIC: ENERGY
B. 8 J
C. 1.6 J
D. 20 J
15. One kilojoule (kJ) is equivalent to:
A. 100 J
B. 1,000 J
C. 10,000 J
D. 1 J
