Mechanical Energy

Mechanical Energy

Multiple Choice

Where is potential energy changing to kinetic energy?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

Where is potential energy at its maximum?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

What is energy due to motion?

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

• thermal energy

• nuclear energy

Multiple Choice

You drop a 5 kg ball from a height of 2 m. Just before it reaches the ground, what type of energy does it have?

• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy
• Nuclear Energy
• Chemical Energy

Multiple Choice

What are the two types of Mechanical Energy? (ME)

• Kinetic and Potential Energy
• Kinetic and Nuclear Energy
• Potential and Chemical Energy
• Thermal and Kinetic Energy

Multiple Choice

What does a spring scale measure?

• Potential Energy

• Newtons

• Joules

• Centimeters

Multiple Choice

What is an example of potential energy?

• A book sitting on a shelf

• A car moving down the highway

• A person playing basketball

• Both B and C

Multiple Choice

What is energy?

• The pivot point allowing a lever to move

• A push or a pull

• Measurement of weight

• The ability to move or allow something to move

Multiple Choice

When does an object have no kinetic energy?

• when it is at rest
• when it is moving very slowly
• when the only force that is acting on it is gravity
• when it has no electrical charge

Multiple Choice

What is potential energy?

• the energy an object has due to its position or condition
• the energy an object has due to its motions
• the energy an object has due to its chemical composition
• theh energy an object has due to its atomic structure

Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples demonstrating mechanical energy EXCEPT –

• an oven cooking food.
• a fan blowing out air. 
• a boy riding a bicycle.
• a girl writing with a pen.

Multiple Choice

Jason climbs a ladder to hang lights on his house.  What type of energy does he use?

• Electrical Energy
• Mechanical Energy
• Thermal Energy
• Sound Energy

Multiple Choice

What energy do you produce riding your bike? __________

• Sound Energy
• Mechanical Energy
• Light Energy
• Electrical Energy

Multiple Choice

Does your desk have kinetic energy right now? Explain and justify your answer.

• yes because it is sliding across the room right now

• no because it is not moving

• yes because it has someone sitting in it

• no because it is here on earth

Multiple Choice

Which statement best defines Mechanical Energy?

• Energy produced by a machine or moving part.

• Energy that is produced by an electrical current in a circuit.

• Energy from the sun.

• Energy that travels in waves due to vibrations.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best defines Mechanical Energy?

• Energy produced by a machine or moving part.

• Energy that is produced by an electrical current in a circuit.

• Energy from the sun.

• Energy that travels in waves due to vibrations.