Calculating Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy

What is the SI unit for measuring energy?

• Joules

• Newtons

• Watts

• Calories

Which of the following is NOT a type of energy mentioned in the video?

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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What is kinetic energy defined as?

• Energy of motion

• Energy stored in an object

• Energy due to height

• Energy from chemical reactions

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Which factor has a greater impact on kinetic energy?

• Mass

• Height

• Velocity

• Temperature

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

• KE = 1/2 mv^2

• KE = mgh

• KE = mg

• KE = mv

If a cat has a mass of 3.0 kg and a velocity of 1.6 m/s, what is its kinetic energy?

• 1.5 Joules

• 4.0 Joules

• 3.84 Joules

• 2.56 Joules

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position above the ground?

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Elastic Potential Energy

What is the value of gravitational acceleration (g) on Earth?

• 8.9 m/s^2

• 9.0 m/s^2

• 10 m/s^2

• 9.8 m/s^2

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

• PE = mv

• PE = 1/2 mv^2

• PE = mg

• PE = mgh

If a chandelier has a mass of 14 kg and is 2 meters above the ground, what is its gravitational potential energy?

• 260 Joules

• 270 Joules

• 280 Joules

• 274.4 Joules

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