Energy

The kinetic energy of an object is equal to one half its mass multiplied by its speed

• squared.

• cubed.

• to the fourth power.

• to the fifth power.

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The gravitational potential energy of an object is equal to its weight multiplied by its

• depth.

• height.

• volume.

• diameter.

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause

• events.

• change.

• friction.

• explosions.

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Energy and work are measured in

• newtons.

• joules.

• hertz.

• kilograms.

When you do work on an object, some of your energy is _______ to that object.

• transferred

• given

• added

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Power is the rate at which energy is ________.

• used

• transferred

• made

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Potential energy results from the _______ or position of an object.

• size

• weight

• shape

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A stretched rubber band has ______ energy.

• elastic potential

• gravitational potential

• kinetic

A change in an object's speed has a _______ effect on its kinetic energy than a change in its mass.

• greater

• lesser

• more unpredictable

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A mountain climber at the peak has _______ energy.

• gravitational potential

• kinetic

• elastic potential

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