Kinetic & Potential Energy

Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its what?

• position

• mass

• motion

• gravity

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What is the standard unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

• Joule

• Volt

• Newton

• Watt

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What will happen to the kinetic energy if you double the mass?

• The kinetic energy would be cut in half.

• The kinetic energy would double.

• The kinetic energy would be the same.

• The kinetic energy would turn to potential energy.

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If you throw a tennis ball and a baseball at the same speed, which would have more kinetic energy?

• Baseball

• Tennis Ball

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Kinetic energy can be calculated from what two measurements?

• Mass and temperature

• Weight and distance

• Speed and temperature

• Velocity and mass

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How do mass and speed relate to kinetic energy?

• Increasing mass decreases kinetic energy.

• As mass and speed go up, the kinetic energy of an object increases.

• As mass and speed decrease, kinetic energy increases.

• Speed and mass do not affect kinetic energy.

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Two asteroids in space are heading straight towards Earth. Asteroid A is traveling at 120mph. Asteroid B is traveling at 100mph. What additional information do you need to know to figure out how much kinetic energy each asteroid will have when they impact Earth?

• How far each asteroid is from Earth.

• If the impact spot is water or land.

• The mass of each asteroid.

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Energy stored because of gravity is called what?

• Chemical energy

• Magnetic energy

• Gravitational potential energy

• Mechanical potential energy

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At which point does a ball on the ramp have the greatest potential energy?

• At the bottom of the ramp.

• At the top of the ramp.

• Part way down the ramp.

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Which would have the least potential energy?

• Ball sitting on the ground.

• Rubber band pulled back tight.

• Magnets close to each other but not touching.

• A statically charged balloon hovered over someone's hair.

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