Mechanical Energy Module Quiz

Kinetic energy depends on

• mass and height

• height and speed

• mass and speed

• mass and force

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The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 

• more
• less
• none of the above
• all of the above 

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__________ is total KE and PE in a system. 

• Potential

• Kinetic

• Mechanical

• None of the above 

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What kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Both

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What kind of energy best describes the type in a stretched rubber band?

• Elastic Potential

• Gravitational Potential

• Kinetic

• Thermal

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Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• F

• B

• A

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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At which point is kinetic energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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When a roller coaster is at the bottom of a hill it has

• high potential energy

• high kinetic energy

• low kinetic energy

• equal amounts of kinetic and potential energy

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 

• Potential 
• Energy
• Kinetic
• Friction

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