Physics Energy and Work Quiz ------1

What is the equation for calculating kinetic energy?

• EK = m x v

• EK = 2 x m x v

• EK = m + v

• EK = ½ x m x v squared

What is the equation for work done?

• w = f x d

• w = f / d

• w = f - d

• w = f + d

Which type of energy store is associated with the position of an object in a gravitational field?

• Magnetic

• Gravitational

• Kinetic

• Elastic

What is the unit of measurement for work done?

• Meters (m)

• Newtons (N)

• Kilograms (kg)

• Joules (J)

According to Newton's Second Law, what is the equation for acceleration?

• a = m x f

• a = m / f

• a = f / m

• a = f x m

Which type of energy store is associated with the speed of an object?

• Chemical

• Gravitational

• Elastic

• Kinetic

What happens to an object's gravitational potential energy when it falls?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It becomes kinetic energy

• It remains the same

What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?

• GPE = m x g x h

• GPE = m - g - h

• GPE = m + g + h

• GPE = m / g / h

What is the unit of measurement for force?

• Kilograms (kg)

• Meters (m)

• Newtons (N)

• Joules (J)

Which type of energy store is associated with the position of charged particles?

• Nuclear

• Electrostatic

• Elastic

• Kinetic