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Doug is doing work. Without knowing exactly what he is doing, which can be said about the work he is doing?

A
Energy is transferred.
B
Energy is increased.
C
Energy is unchanged.
D
Energy is decreased.
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What is the overall energy transformation in a coal-fired power plant?

A
electrical to chemical
B
nuclear to radiant
C
chemical to electrical
D
radiant to nuclear
4

Which best describes a difference between energy transformations in power plants and dams?

A
Only power plants use fossil fuels to transform energy.
B
Only power plants use water to turn turbines.
C
Only dams use mechanical energy to produce electricity.
D
Only dams use fission to generate thermal energy.
5

Which best defines energy?

A
pressing to make more compact
B
a disturbance that carries energy form one place to another through matter and space
C
a type of wave that carries energy through space, where there is almost no matter
D
the ability to do work
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Which compares the problems associated with radioactive waste created from generating electricity using fusion reactions to waste created from generating electricity using fission reactions?

A
Although their radioactive wastes are hazardous for the same period of time, fusion reactions produce less waste than fission reactions.
B
Although their radioactive wastes are hazardous for the same period of time, fission reactions produce less waste than fusion reactions.
C
The radioactive waste from fusion reactions becomes less hazardous much sooner than the waste from fission reactions.
D
The radioactive waste from fission reactions becomes less hazardous much sooner than the waste from fusion reactions.
8

Which is an example of potential energy?

A
an arrow flying at a target
B
a swimmer kicking their legs
C
a yo-yo in someone’s hand
D
a car driving on the road
9

Under which condition is no work done?

A
A force pulls down on an object that moves downward.
B
A force pushes an object and slows it down.
C
A force pulls an object and speeds it up.
D
A force pushes up on an object that stays in place.
10

Mateo’s parents are thinking about investing money to help develop a new fusion power plant. Which issue is most important to consider before making the investment?

A
Fusion has never been controlled, so how have they succeeded in doing it?
B
The fuel is quite limited, so have they discovered a more common fuel?
C
Fusion has been generating electricity for decades, so why build another fusion power plant?
D
Fusion requires high temperatures and pressures, so how have they reduced the energy cost for it?

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