The video tutorial by Mr. Lara introduces the concepts of kinetic and potential energy, defining energy as the ability to do work or cause change. It explains that energy can be classified into potential and kinetic forms, measured in joules. Potential energy is stored energy, with types including gravitational, elastic, chemical, and nuclear. Kinetic energy is energy in motion, with types such as mechanical, electrical, sound, radiant, and thermal. The video also discusses energy transformation, illustrating how potential energy can convert to kinetic energy and vice versa, using examples like bicycles on hills and roller coasters.

What is the unit used to measure energy?

• Watt

• Newton

• Pascal

• Joule

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

• A child on a slide

• A stretched rubber band

• Energy stored in a battery

• Sunlight captured by plants

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What type of potential energy is stored in fossil fuels?

• Nuclear

• Gravitational

• Chemical

• Elastic

Which type of energy is associated with a moving car?

• Chemical

• Nuclear

• Mechanical

• Elastic

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What type of kinetic energy involves the movement of electrically charged particles?

• Sound

• Electrical

• Mechanical

• Thermal

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Which type of kinetic energy is associated with sound waves?

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Sound

• Radiant

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What happens to potential energy as kinetic energy increases when going down a hill?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates

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In a roller coaster, when does the roller coaster have the most potential energy?

• In the middle of the hill

• At the top of the hill

• At the bottom of the hill

• When it is moving fastest

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What is the principle that states energy cannot be created or destroyed?

• Law of Motion

• Law of Thermodynamics

• Law of Conservation of Energy

• Law of Gravity

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Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• Energy stored in food

• A ball rolling down a hill

• A stretched bow

• A book on a table

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