Quiz about Energy & Work

Question 1

Moving something is an example of

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work

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energy

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potential energy

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kinetic energy

Question 2

The ability to do work is

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energy

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potential energy

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kinetic energy

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work

Question 3

Depends on mass & speed

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kinetic energy

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potential energy

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energy

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work

Question 4

Depends on position

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potential energy

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work

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energy

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kinetic energy

Question 5

The energy stored in an object is

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potential energy

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gravity

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kinetic energy

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heat

Question 6

The greater an object's height and weight the more _______ _________ energy it gains when raised above the ground

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gravity potential

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kinetic energy

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heat potential

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electrical energy

Question 7

You can calculate the amount of gravitational potential energy in an object by multiplying its __________ by its height

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weight

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electricity

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gravity

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mass

Question 8

Friction between a roller coaster's wheels and track changes some of the ride's kinetic energy into ________ energy.

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heat

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gravity

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potential

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chemicals

Question 9

A fuel cell converts ___________ energy into electricity.

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chemicals

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heat

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gravity

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kinetic

Question 10

Batteries change chemical energy into ______________.

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electricity

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heat

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weight

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form

Question 11

When a secondary battery is recharged, an outside source of electricity forces _______ through the battery

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electrons

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electricity

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chemicals

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heat

Question 12

Work is applying __________ to an object to move it through a distance

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force

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equal

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kinetics

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energy

Question 13

When work is done on an object __________ is added to it.

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energy

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distance

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force

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motion

Question 14

Work is equal to the force multiplied by the ________________.

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distance

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energy

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potential

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electricity

Question 15

The force needed to lift an object is ______ to the weight of the object

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equal to

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more than

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less than

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doubled

Question 16

When a bicycle rider pedals, food energy stored in her body is changed into...

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kinetic energy

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potential energy

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heat energy

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chemical energy

Question 17

When the bicycle rider climbs a hill, she gains ______ energy

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potential

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kinetic

Question 18

Scientists believe that the total amount of energy in the universe remains....

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constant

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changing

Question 19

According to the law of __________, the energy can neither be created nor destroyed; it only changes forms.

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conservation

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constant

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potential

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kinetic

Question 20

Kinetic and potential energy are two types of energy that relate to

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motion

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change

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friction

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density

Question 21

What is potential energy?

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the stored energy of an object due to its position or condition

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the energy an object has due to its motion

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the energy an object has due to its speed

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the energy an object has due to its volume

Question 22

What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or condition

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The energy an object has due to its existence

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the energy an object has due to its volume

Question 23

The amount of kinetic energy an object has depends on its

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mass & speed

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mass & volume

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volume & friction

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speed & density

Question 24

Which of the following has the most kinetic energy?

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A semi-truck traveling 80 mph

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A car traveling 80mph

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a cheetah running 80 mph

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a motorcycle traveling at 80mph

Question 25

When is kinetic energy transferred from object to object

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when the objects collide

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when those objects pass one another

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when the first object outweighs the second object

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when the first object has more potential energy than the second object

Question 26

When has an object have no kinetic energy?

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When it's at rest

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when it's moving very slowly

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when the only force acting on it is gravity

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when it has no electrical charge

Question 27

Which object has the most potential energy?

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a ball resting on the edge of a cliff

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A ball resting on the ground

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a ball being thrown at 100 mph

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a ball on top of a refrigerator

Question 28

When is a potential energy transformed into kinetic energy

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when an object at rest is put into motion

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when an object at rest is lifted to a higher elevation

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when an object at rest remains at rest

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when an object in motion is stopped and put to rest

Question 29

What do potential and kinetic energy have in common?

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They are both related to motion

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They are both related to density

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They are both unrelated to mass

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They are both related to volume

Question 30

What is the best synonym for potential energy?

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stored energy

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energy of motion

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energy due to gravity

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mechanical energy

Question 31

Why do objects at high elevations have more potential energy than objects at low elevations?

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Because gravity gives objects at high elevations the potential to fall much further.

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Because the thinner air at higher elevations means objects have greater potential energy to move very fast

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because objects at high elevations are closer to the sun, which is the source of all energy for the Earth

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Because objects at high elevations tend to move slower than objects at low elevations

Question 32

Sunshine is a type of ____________ energy.

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radiant

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light

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motion

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sound

Question 33

The sun is a type of ___________ energy.

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thermal

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motion

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radiant

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light

Question 34

Stomping your feet is a type of ____________ energy.

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sound

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light

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motion

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thermal

Question 35

Lightning is an example of ___________ energy

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light

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radiant

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thermal

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motion

Question 36

A flowing river is an example of _______ energy.

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motion

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thermal

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light

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sound

Question 37

Kinetic energy depends on mass and ____________

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speed

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light

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weight

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ability

Question 38

Kinetic energy is the energy of a __________ object.

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moving

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lifted

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gravity

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mass

Question 39

The greater the mass or the higher the ___________ the greater the kinetic energy.

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speed

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work

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ability

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force

Question 40

Energy is the ability to do __________

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work

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force

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gravity

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speed

Question 41

The two types of energy are potential & ____________.

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kinetic

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force

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gravity

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mass

Question 42

Gravitational Potential Energy: the gain in potential energy when an object is lifted up against _______________.

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gravity

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mass

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speed

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force

Question 43

Elastic Potential Energy: Energy stored in ___________ or squashed elastic objects.

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stretched

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flattened

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moving

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forced

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