Unit 1 Test: Forces & Motion

Which one is an example of kinetic energy?

• Vase sitting on a table

• Car driving down the road

• Parked car

• Plate of food

Which one is an example of potential energy?

• Running water
• Wind
• Sound
• A stretched rubber band

What is kinetic energy?

• The energy of motion
• The energy of stillness
• The energy of light
• The energy of heat

What is potential energy?

• Energy that is stored in an object due to its position relative to other objects
• Energy that is in motion
• Energy produced by heat
• Energy produced by light

What factors influence kinetic energy?

• Mass and velocity of the object
• Color and shape of the object
• Size and weight of the object
• Temperature and humidity of the environment

What factors influence potential energy?

• Color of the object
• Size of the object
• Mass and height of the object
• Shape of the object

Can energy be created or destroyed?

• Yes, energy can be created and destroyed
• No, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or stored

• Yes, energy can be created but not destroyed
• No, energy can be destroyed but not created

On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?

• At the bottom of a hill
• In the middle of a hill
• At the top of a hill
• In the loop

On a roller coaster, where is the maximum kinetic energy?

• At the highest point
• At the lowest point
• In the middle of the ride
• At the starting point

What is energy?

• The ability to do work
• A type of food
• A type of drink
• A type of car