Forms of Energy Quiz

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• A person walking on the ground

• A moving bicycle

• A stretched spring, a ball held up in the air, and a book on a shelf

• A running car

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What is the formula to calculate kinetic energy?

• KE = m * v

• KE = m * v^2

• KE = 1/2 * m * v^2

• KE = 1/2 * m * v

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Which form of energy is associated with the motion of particles?

• nuclear energy

• kinetic energy

• thermal energy

• potential energy

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What is the definition of potential energy?

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

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

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

• The energy possessed by an object due to its position or condition.

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Which of the following is an example of thermal energy?

• A hot cup of coffee

• A windy day

• A running car engine

• A burning candle

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What is the formula to calculate gravitational potential energy?

• potential energy = mass * gravity * height

• potential energy = mass * gravity * distance

• potential energy = mass * acceleration * height

• potential energy = force * distance

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You have 10 Newtons applied over a distance of 5 meters. Using the formula for work, how much work is done.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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What unit should be used when solving for this equation (W=FxD)?

• Newton

• Joule

• Kilometer

• Kilogram

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Which form of energy is stored in the bonds between atoms?

• nuclear energy

• thermal energy

• chemical energy

• mechanical energy

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