Potential and Kinetic Energy

Multiple Choice

What is work?

• Work is done when a force moves an object through a distance.

• Work is done when an object is at rest.

• Work is done when a force is applied but the object does not move.

• Work is done when an object moves without any force.

Multiple Choice

What is energy?

• The ability to do work

• The ability to rest

• The ability to see

• The ability to hear

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about energy?

• Energy is the ability to rest

• Energy is the ability to do work

• Energy is the ability to sleep

• Energy is the ability to eat

Multiple Choice

What happens when energy is transferred?

• The object loses energy

• The object gains energy

• The object remains unchanged

• The object disappears

Multiple Choice

When energy is transferred, what does the object upon which work is done do?

• Gains energy

• Loses energy

• Stays the same

• Disappears

Multiple Choice

What is the unit of measure for energy?

• Newton

• Watt

• Joule

• Volt