Kinetic and Potential Energy Worksheets - 15 Worksheets Library - Free Printable

Let’s go through each row one by one. We’re looking at what kind of energy is shown in the first picture, and then what it turns into in the second picture — that’s an “energy transformation.”

We have this list of energy types to choose from:
- Kinetic
- Potential
- Sound
- Mechanical
- Light
- Elastic
- Radiant
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Nuclear
- Stored
- Heat

(Note: Some words mean similar things — like “Radiant” and “Light” are often used interchangeably. “Stored” usually means potential energy. We’ll pick the best fit for each.)

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Row 1:
Left side: A hand flipping a light switch → This is using electricity to turn on a lamp.
Right side: A lamp glowing → That’s giving off light (and maybe a little heat).

So:
→ Left box: Electrical (because you’re using electricity from the wall)
→ Right box: Light (or Radiant — but “Light” is simpler and listed)

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Row 2:
Left side: Food on a plate → Food has chemical energy stored in it.
Right side: A kid running → That’s movement, which is kinetic energy.

So:
→ Left box: Chemical
→ Right box: Kinetic

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Row 3:
Left side: The Sun → The sun gives us radiant energy (light and heat).
Right side: An angry face with steam coming out → That represents heat or thermal energy.

So:
→ Left box: Radiant (or Light — but Radiant includes both light and heat from the sun)
→ Right box: Heat

*(Note: Sometimes “Thermal” is used, but here “Heat” is in the word bank.)*

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Row 4:
Left side: Batteries → Batteries store chemical energy.
Right side: A boombox playing music → It makes sound, and also uses electrical energy inside.

But we need to think: What does the battery provide? Chemical energy gets turned into electrical energy inside the device, which then becomes sound.

Since the question asks for the transformation shown, and the left is batteries (chemical), and right is speaker making noise (sound), we can say:

→ Left box: Chemical
→ Right box: Sound

*(Some might argue “Electrical” is in between, but since the output is sound, and input is chemical, we go direct unless told otherwise. Also, “Sound” is in the word bank and fits the image.)*

Wait — let’s double-check Row 4.

Actually, batteries convert chemical energy to electrical energy. Then the radio converts electrical to sound. But the arrow goes from batteries to radio — so the transformation is Chemical → Sound? Or should we consider the main useful output?

Looking at other rows: In Row 1, we went Electrical → Light (ignoring heat). In Row 2, Chemical → Kinetic (ignoring heat or sound from breathing). So yes, we focus on the main intended output.

In Row 4, the boombox’s purpose is to make sound. So:

→ Left: Chemical (from batteries)
→ Right: Sound

Alternatively, if they want the immediate conversion, it could be Chemical → Electrical → Sound, but since there’s only one arrow, we pick start and end.

Also, note: “Stored” is sometimes used for batteries — but “Chemical” is more precise and is in the list.

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Let me verify all again:

Row 1: Switch → Lamp
Input: Electrical (you plug it in or use house wiring)
Output: Light ✔

Row 2: Food → Running child
Input: Chemical (food energy)
Output: Kinetic (movement) ✔

Row 3: Sun → Angry hot face
Input: Radiant (sun emits radiation/light/heat)
Output: Heat (the face shows feeling hot) ✔

Row 4: Batteries → Boombox
Input: Chemical (batteries store chemical energy)
Output: Sound (music playing) ✔

All match the word bank.

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Final Answer:

Row 1: Electrical → Light
Row 2: Chemical → Kinetic
Row 3: Radiant → Heat
Row 4: Chemical → Sound