What Is Energy? Lesson Quiz

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

• cubed
• squared
• to the fourth power
• to the fifth power

Energy is the ability to do work or cause

• events
• change
• friction
• explosions

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

• depth
• height
• volume
• diameter

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

Power is the rate at which energy is _____________.

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

A stretched rubber band has _______________ energy.

A change in an object's speed has a(n) _______________ effect on its kinetic energy than a change in its mass.

A mountain climber at the peak has _______________ energy.