Quiz about Energy

Question 1

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN EXAMPLE OF POTENTIAL ENERGY?

Accepted Answer

A BALL TRAVELING AT 10 M/S

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A COMPRESSED SPRING

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WATER BEING STORED AT A WATER DAM

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A STRETCHED RUBBER BAND

Question 2

YOUR BODY OBTAINS ENERGY FROM THE FOOD YOU EAT. WHAT IS THE FORM OF ENERGY IN FOOD?

Accepted Answer

CHEMICAL

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KINETIC

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ELASTIC

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GRAVITATIONAL

Question 3

What is energy?

Accepted Answer

The ability to do work.

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moving energy

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stored energy

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renewable energy

Question 4

What is kinetic energy?

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moving energy

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potential energy

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stored energy

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renewable energy

Question 5

What is potential energy?

Accepted Answer

stored energy

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moving energy

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renewable energy

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non renewable energy

Question 6

Which of these things is an example of potential energy?

Accepted Answer

firewood

Accepted Answer

battery

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a car motor

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a fan

Question 7

Which of these things are examples of renewable energy sources?

Accepted Answer

wind

Accepted Answer

solar

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water

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oil

Question 8

Which of these energy sources come from inside the earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

oil

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coal

Accepted Answer

gas

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solar

Question 9

What is given off from energy?

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heat

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water

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smoke

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ash

Question 10

Which of these is an example of kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

a bicycle

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a battery

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a solar panel

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firewood

Question 11

WHAT ANOTHER NAME FOR THERMAL ENERGY?

Accepted Answer

HEAT ENERGY

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ITS SIZE

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ITS POTENTIAL ENERGY

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ITS MECHANICAL ENERGY

Question 12

WHICH OF THESE DESCRIBES THE LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY?

Accepted Answer

ENERGY IS NEITHER CREATED OR DESTROYED

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NO MACHINE IS 100% EFFICIENT

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THE ENERGY RESOURCES OF EARTH ARE LIMITED

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THE ENERGY OF A SYSTEM IS ALWAYS DECREASING

Question 13

Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

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Height and mass

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Friction and movement

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Mass and Movement

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Height and Friction

Question 14

What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

Accepted Answer

Potential

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Kinetic

Question 15

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic

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Potential

Question 16

What kind of energy is in a waving hand?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic

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Potential

Question 17

What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

Accepted Answer

Potential

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Kinetic

Question 18

Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.

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transferred

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destroyed

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created

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ignored

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?

Accepted Answer

Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion

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An object's position affects its potential energy

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Potential energy is Stored energy

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All objects have potential energy

Question 20

When you eat fruits and vegetables, chemical bonds are releasing stored energy, this is...

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d. chemical energy

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a. thermal energy

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b. sound energy

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c. electrical energy

Question 21

When is the potential energy the greatest in a roller coaster?

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b. at the top of the first hill

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a. at the bottom of the first hill

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c. at the top of the second hill

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d. at the bottom of the second hill

Question 22

Any time an energy conversion takes place, some of the original energy is converted to which one of the following?

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d. thermal energy

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a. sound energy

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b. potential energy

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c. light energy

Question 23

Which of the following is a conversion from light energy to chemical energy?

Accepted Answer

c. growing an apple tree

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a. turning on a stove to heat dinner

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b. turning on a lamp

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d. making toast in a toaster

Question 24

After an energy conversion, you end up with the same total amount of energy as the original amount of potential energy. Which of the following laws explains this rule?

Accepted Answer

b. law of conservation of energy

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a. law of energy changes

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c. law of power and energy

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d. law of potential energy

Question 25

Where is the potential energy the greatest?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 26

A student is holding the end of a pendulum. The student releases the pendulum. What energy transfers are taking place?

Accepted Answer

potential energy is transferred to kinetic energy

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chemical energy to thermal energy

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mechanical energy to chemical energy

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kinetic energy is tranferred to potential energy

Question 27

Energy of motion is which type of energy?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic

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Potential

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Sound

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Gravitational

Question 28

Stored energy is called ______ energy.

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Potential

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Kinetic

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Pacific

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Safe

Question 29

Identify the type of energy

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Thermal energy

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Sound energy

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Mechanical energy

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Electrical energy

Question 30

Identify the type of energy

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Sound energy

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Electrical Energy

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Mechanical energy

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Thermal energy

Question 31

The image shows

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Renewable energy

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Non renewable energy

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Both

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None

Question 32

Energy cannot be ____________ nor ________________.

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created

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destroyed

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transformed

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renewed

Question 33

What kind of energy makes the microwave work?

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Electrical energy

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Light energy

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Heat energy

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Chemical energy

Question 34

Which Apple has the greatest Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Apple B

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Apple A

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Apple C

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Apple D

Question 35

The _______________ is transformed into electrical energy inside the battery.

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chemical energy

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sound energy

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kinetic energy

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potential energy

Question 36

What type of energy allows you to see the images and texts on your cell phone screen?

Accepted Answer

Light energy

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Sound energy

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Heat energy

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Chemical energy

Question 37

You see your friend in class about to shoot this paper across the room. What form of energy is represented when your friend uses the rubber band to launch the paper into the air?

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Elastic potential energy

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Gravitational potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Chemical energy

Question 38

Sound energy needs a

Accepted Answer

medium

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vacuum

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chemical

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light

Question 39

What type of energy includes both kinetic and potential energy?

Accepted Answer

mechanical energy

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chemical energy

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heat energy

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sound energy

Question 40

Stored energy is called ______ energy.

Accepted Answer

Potential

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Kinetic

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Pacific

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Safe

Question 41

Kinetic energy depends on _____________ & _____________.

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mass, speed

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mass, position

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mass, weight

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speed, distance

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT an example of chemical energy?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Firework

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Battery

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Apple

Question 43

____________ energy is energy that is stored in the bonds of compounds like food and fuel.

Accepted Answer

Chemical

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Radiant

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Electrical

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Thermal

Question 44

_________ energy is the energy due to the motion of particles that make up an object, also referred to as heat energy.

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Thermal

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Mechanical (KE)

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Radiant

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Sound

Question 45

________ energy is the energy of moving electrons, also known as electricity.

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Electrical

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Nuclear

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Radiant

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Chemical

Question 46

Which of the following objects does not use electrical energy?

Accepted Answer

Riding a Bike

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Lamp

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Hair Dryer

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Television

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

A rubber band that has been stretched

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A ball rolling across the floor

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Heat from an oven

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Playing the guitar

Question 48

_________ energy is the movement of energy through mechanical waves and is caused by vibrations.

Accepted Answer

Sound

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Chemical

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Electrical

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Thermal

Question 49

Which of the following is not an example of sound energy?

Accepted Answer

Lamp that is not turned on

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Playing the drums

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Talking

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Car honking the horn

Question 50

Chemical --> Electrical --> Radiant

Accepted Answer

Battery Powered Flashlight

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Battery Powered Alarm Clock

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Nuclear Bomb

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Playing the violin

Question 51

Electrical --> Radiant --> Sound

Accepted Answer

Television

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Solar Powered Calculator

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Lamp

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Playing the Drums

Question 52

What transformation occurs in a toaster?

Accepted Answer

Electrical to thermal

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Electrical to light

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Thermal to mechanical

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Solar to electrical

Question 53

At which point is potential energy greatest?

Accepted Answer

W

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X

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Y

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Z

Question 54

Material that reduces energy transfer

Accepted Answer

Insulator

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Friction

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Temperature

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Heat

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Conductor

Question 55

Material that Increases energy transfer

Accepted Answer

Conductor

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Insulator

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Friction

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Temperature

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Heat

Question 56

How can I increase gravity? (pick 3)

Accepted Answer

Increase the mass

Accepted Answer

Increase height

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Decrease the distance

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Decrease the mass

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Increase the distance

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