Physics Quiz on Energy and Work

How much work is being done with 200 N of force over 426 meters?

• 85,200 J
• 45,620 J
• 90,480 J
• 62,329 J

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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At which point(s) on the roller coaster is the kinetic energy at its maximum?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that...

• energy can be destroyed
• energy can not be created or destroyed
• energy can only be destroyed using the force
• smurfs are blue

Which skier will have a greater potential energy? 

• Skier 1
• Skier 2

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The energy of movement is...? 

• Kinetic
• Potential

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How is work defined?

• the amount of energy 
• the transfer of force over a distance
• rate of work in a given time
• the change in distance in a given time

What is the equation for work?

• W = mass * acceleration

• W = force * distance *cos(theta)

• W = force/distance

• W = speed/time

Which of the following IS NOT an example of work being done?

• Pushing a cart in a store
• Shooting a basketball
• A stand off in tug of war
• Running a mile

A 36 N force is applied to an object that remains stationary.

How much work is done on the object by the applied

force?

• 0 J

• -175 N

• -396 N

• 396 N