Understanding Kinetic and Potential Energy

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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A car with a mass of 1000 kg is moving at a speed of 20 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

• 200,000 J

• 400,000 J

• 100,000 J

• 50,000 J

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Which of the following is an example of elastic potential energy?

• A rock at the top of a hill

• A compressed spring

• A moving car

• A charged battery

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• 490 J

• 980 J

• 245 J

• 50 J

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Which equation represents gravitational potential energy?

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• 49 J

• 98 J

• 19.6 J

• 9.8 J

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Which of the following is NOT a form of potential energy?

• Gravitational potential energy

• Elastic potential energy

• Chemical potential energy

• Thermal energy

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Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?

• Energy stored in an object due to its position

• Energy stored in an object due to its motion

• Energy stored in chemical bonds

• Energy stored in a compressed spring

A 3 kg ball is thrown upwards with a speed of 10 m/s. What is its kinetic energy at the moment of release?

• 150 J

• 300 J

• 75 J

• 30 J

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Which of the following is an example of chemical potential energy?

• A stretched rubber band

• A battery

• A moving bicycle

• A book on a shelf

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