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Potential Energy

Quiz by Edwin Torralba

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17 questions
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  • Q1
    What is potential energy?
    Energy that is produced by friction
    Energy that is created by heat
    Energy that is stored in an object due to its position or state
    Energy that is always in motion
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
    A stretched rubber band
    A spinning top
    A rolling ball
    A flying kite
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?
    density x volume
    velocity x mass
    mass x gravity x height
    force x distance
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the unit of measurement for potential energy?
    Joule
    Watt
    Ampere
    Volt
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is an example of elastic potential energy?
    A tree growing
    A book resting on a shelf
    A compressed spring
    A person running
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?
    Potential energy is created by heat, while kinetic energy is created by friction
    Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy in motion
    Potential energy and kinetic energy are the same thing
    Potential energy is energy in motion, while kinetic energy is stored energy
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the law of conservation of energy?
    Energy always decreases over time
    Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed
    Energy can only be created by humans
    Energy can be created out of nothing
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is an example of gravitational potential energy?
    A ball at the top of a hill
    A bird flying in the sky
    A car driving on a flat road
    A person swimming in a pool
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the relationship between potential energy and distance?
    There is no relationship between potential energy and distance
    As distance increases, potential energy increases
    Potential energy is not affected by distance
    As distance increases, potential energy decreases
    30s
  • Q10
    What is mechanical energy?
    The energy required to move a machine
    The energy required to light a bulb
    The sum of potential and kinetic energy
    The energy required to lift an object
    30s
  • Q11
    What is potential energy?
    Energy due to an object's temperature
    Energy due to an object's mass
    Energy due to an object's motion
    Energy due to an object's position or state
    30s
  • Q12
    What is kinetic energy?
    Energy due to an object's mass
    Energy due to an object's temperature
    Energy due to an object's position
    Energy due to an object's motion
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the formula for kinetic energy?
    PE = mgh
    F = ma
    W = Fd
    KE = 1/2 mv^2
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the formula for potential energy?
    PE = mgh
    F = ma
    KE = 1/2 mv^2
    W = Fd
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the law of conservation of mechanical energy?
    Mechanical energy is constantly being destroyed
    Mechanical energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted
    Mechanical energy can only be converted to potential energy
    Mechanical energy is constantly being created
    30s

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