5.2 Potential Energy Quiz

Which formula is used to calculate Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)?

• GPE = ½ kx²

• GPE = mgh

• GPE = mv²

• GPE = ½ mv²

What is the value of gravitational acceleration (g) used in the calculations?

• 9.8 m/s²

• 10 m/s²

• 8.9 m/s²

• 9.0 m/s²

Which object in the table has the greatest Potential Energy, A, B, or C?

• Object A

• Object B

• Object C

• All have the same

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What is the formula for Elastic Potential Energy (EPE)?

• EPE = mgh

• EPE = ½ kx²

• EPE = mv²

• EPE = ½ mv²

The greater the mass, the (more / less) potential energy it has at a given height.

• more

• less

• same

• zero

The lower the mass, the (more / less) the potential energy it has at a given height.

• more

• less

• same

• zero

The higher the position of the object, the (more / less) potential energy it has.

• more

• less

• same

• zero

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The lower the position of the object, the (more / less) potential energy it has.

• more

• less

• same

• zero

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The more distance a spring is stretched, the (more / less) elastic potential energy it has.

• more

• less

• same

• zero

The stiffer a spring is, the (more / less) elastic potential energy it has when it is stretched.

• more

• less

• same

• zero