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Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

Quiz by WENDY OLIVER

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  • Q1
    What is the definition of energy?
    Energy is the ability to cause change.
    Energy is a type of force.
    Energy is the resistance to change.
    Energy is a form of matter.
    30s
  • Q2
    What must occur for work to be done?
    Energy must be transferred to another object.
    A force alone is sufficient.
    A force and a movement in the direction of that force must occur.
    Only effort is needed.
    30s
  • Q3
    How does kinetic energy change as speed increases?
    Kinetic energy increases as speed increases.
    Kinetic energy decreases.
    Kinetic energy is unrelated to speed.
    Kinetic energy remains the same.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which type of energy is associated with the movement of charged particles?
    Gravitational potential energy
    Electrical energy.
    Kinetic energy
    Chemical potential energy
    30s
  • Q5
    What happens to gravitational potential energy as an object moves closer to the ground?
    It decreases.
    It increases.
    It stays the same.
    It converts to kinetic energy.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an example of gravitational potential energy?
    An unlit match
    A compressed spring
    A stretched rubber band
    A person at the top of a slide waiting to go down.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is an example of elastic potential energy?
    A stone at the edge of a cliff.
    A moving car.
    A lit candle.
    A compressed spring.
    30s
  • Q8
    What happens to gravitational potential energy as an object falls?
    It increases because of speed.
    It remains constant regardless of movement.
    It decreases as the object loses height.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is an example of chemical potential energy?
    Water boiling on a stove.
    Wood being burned in a fireplace.
    A rock at the top of a hill.
    A stretched rubber band.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the unit for measuring energy?
    Newtons (N)
    Grams (g)
    Joules (J)
    Meters (m)
    30s
  • Q11
    What does kinetic energy depend on?
    Color and size of the object.
    Mass and speed of the object.
    Weight and height of the object.
    Temperature and shape of the object.
    30s
  • Q12

    As a pendulum swings back and forth, the kinetic and potential energy amounts change. At which point is kinetic energy greatest?

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    Point C

    Point B

    Point A

    Point D

    30s
  • Q13

    An archer pulls back the string on a bow with an arrow in the bow. They hold the string in place and then release the string. The bowstring springs back into place and the arrow sails through the air to a target. Which statement BEST describes the changes to the energy of the bow?

    The bow has kinetic energy when it is pulled back and chemical potential energy when it springs back into place.

    The bow has kinetic energy when it is pulled back and elastic potential energy when it springs back into place.

    The bow has elastic potential energy when it is pulled back and kinetic energy when it springs back into place.

    The bow has chemical potential energy when it is pulled back and elastic potential energy when it springs back into place.

    30s
  • Q14

    When you pull back a toy car, a spring is wound tightly. When you let go, the spring unwinds, and the car races forward. Which statement best describes the energy of the toy car?

    The car has elastic potential energy when it is pulled back and kinetic energy when it races forward.

    The car has chemical potential energy when it is pulled back and kinetic energy when it races forward.

    The car has kinetic energy when it is pulled back and elastic potential energy when it races forward.

    The car has kinetic energy when it is pulled back and chemical potential energy when it races forward.

    30s
  • Q15

    Several rivers run through Texas, including the Rio Grande and Brazos. These rivers begin at high elevations and end in the Gulf of Mexico. The diagram shows a profile of a river as it moves toward the ocean. Four points are labeled along its path. At which point does the river have the greatest gravitational potential energy?

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    Point 2

    Point 3

    Point 4

    Point 1

    30s

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