Energy Quiz

What is the energy of motion called?

• Potential Energy

• Mechanical Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

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What is force?

• The ability to do work

• A push or pull

• Energy stored in objects

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Potential energy is the _______ energy that something has because of its position or condition.

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Only machines need energy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following best describes motion?

• The change in position of an object over time

• The amount of matter in an object

• The force that pulls objects toward the Earth

• The energy stored in an object

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Newton

• Joule

• Watt

• Pascal

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Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• A moving car

• A stretched bow

• Flowing water

• Burning fuel

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What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

• Speed

• Acceleration

• Momentum

• Displacement

What type of simple machine is a seesaw?

• Pulley

• Lever

• Wheel and Axle

Which of these is an example of a compound machine?

• a) Scissors

• b) Wheelbarrow

• c) Both a and b

• Scissors

• Wheelbarrow

• Both A&B