Force, Motion, Energy

Choose TWO correct answers: Motion is described by

• Color

• Speed

• Size

• Direction

_________________ describes how fast an object is moving.

• direction

• motion

• force

• speed

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Mass is

• how much matter is in an object

• how big an object is

• how much an object weighs

• the same as the area

What is potential energy?

• stored energy

• the energy of motion

• how fast an object is moving

Where is potential energy the greatest on a roller coaster?

• the lowest part of the tallest hill

• the top of the tallest hill

• on a loop

• the bottom of a hill

What is kinetic energy?

• stored energy

• the energy of motion

• the energy in an object that is not moving

Choose TWO: Which of the following are examples of potential energy?

• A batter standing in position waiting to swing at a ball during a baseball game

• rollercoaster cars zooming down the first hill

• A swimmer in the "ready" position waiting for a race to begin

• a car driving down the road

True or false: The greater the mass something has, the greater the force required to move it.

• True

• False

Choose THREE: Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A batter swinging at a ball in a baseball game

• Rollercoaster cars zooming down the first big hill

• A dog sitting and waiting to fetch a stick

• A swimmer diving into a pool

Which two are examples of mechanical energy?

• A football player running to score a touchdown

• Fire

• A flashlight

• Wind