EGEE 101 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Already Passed
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EGEE 101 Exam 1 Questions and
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A student is studying the various forms of energy. Which of the following is an example of
potential energy?
a) A rock resting on the edge of a cliff
b) A light bulb glowing brightly
c) A fan spinning at high speed
d) A car speeding down...
EGEE 101 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers Already Passed
A student is studying the various forms of energy. Which of the following is an example of
potential energy?
a) A rock resting on the edge of a cliff
b) A light bulb glowing brightly
c) A fan spinning at high speed
✔✔d) A car speeding down a highway
When considering the first law of thermodynamics, which statement is correct?
✔✔a) Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another
b) Energy is created during energy conversion processes
c) Some energy is lost and cannot be recovered in energy conversions
d) Energy can be destroyed but cannot be created
A student is learning about renewable energy sources. Which of the following is a non-
renewable energy source?
a) Geothermal
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,✔✔b) Coal
c) Solar
d) Wind
What is the main advantage of using solar panels for energy production?
a) They require no maintenance
✔✔b) They produce no greenhouse gas emissions while operating
c) They are inexpensive to install
d) They provide electricity 24 hours a day
In an energy conversion process, what happens to energy that is not converted into the desired
form?
a) It becomes more efficient over time
✔✔b) It is lost as waste energy, usually in the form of heat
c) It is stored for later use
d) It is used to produce more of the desired energy
Which of the following is a characteristic of fossil fuels?
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,✔✔a) They release carbon dioxide when burned
b) They are a renewable energy source
c) They do not contribute to air pollution
d) They are primarily derived from sunlight
A wind turbine generates electricity by converting which form of energy?
a) Mechanical energy to chemical energy
✔✔b) Kinetic energy to mechanical energy
c) Chemical energy to electrical energy
d) Solar energy to mechanical energy
Which of the following energy forms is stored in food?
✔✔a) Chemical energy
b) Nuclear energy
c) Kinetic energy
d) Electrical energy
What does the term "energy efficiency" refer to?
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, ✔✔a) The ratio of useful energy output to the total energy input
b) The amount of energy lost in a process
c) The energy used in producing electricity
d) The cost of producing energy
In a hydroelectric power plant, water is used to generate electricity. What type of energy is being
converted in this process?
a) Thermal energy to mechanical energy
✔✔b) Gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy
c) Electrical energy to mechanical energy
d) Kinetic energy to electrical energy
Which of the following is not a unit of energy?
A) BTU
B) Meters
C) Joules
D) Calories ✔✔B) Meters
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