Kinetic Energy Quiz

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

• The energy possessed by an object due to its size.

• The energy possessed by an object due to its temperature.

• The energy possessed by an object due to its rest.

• The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.

Which unit is used to measure kinetic energy?

• watt

• ampere

• joule

• newton

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and mass?

• inversely proportional

• not related

• randomly related

• directly proportional

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and velocity?

• Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of velocity.

• Kinetic energy is inversely proportional to velocity.

• Kinetic energy is not related to velocity.

• Kinetic energy is directly proportional to velocity.

True or False: Kinetic energy depends on the direction of motion.

• False

• Not sure

• Partially true

• True

True or False: Kinetic energy is a scalar quantity.

• False

• True

• Not enough information to determine

• Both true and false

True or False: Kinetic energy is always positive.

• False

• Sometimes

• Not applicable

• True

True or False: Kinetic energy can be transferred from one object to another.

• False

• Only in certain circumstances

• Kinetic energy cannot be transferred

• True

Which formula is used to calculate kinetic energy?

• KE = m * v^2

• KE = m * v

• KE = 1/2 * m * v^2

• KE = 1/2 * m * v

If the mass of an object doubles, what happens to its kinetic energy?

• Quadruples

• Remains the same

• Doubles

• Triples