Motion and Energy Quiz

To describe this car's motion, a student should use its —

• direction and speed

• mass and volume

• speed and color

• volume and direction

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2D

An object is traveling north at a speed of 12 kilometers per hour. Which characteristic of the object is being described?

• Matter

• Motion

• Volume

• Temperature

Two moving boats are photographed from above at 3:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Which statement correctly compares their motion?

• They are traveling in the same direction at equal speeds.

• They are traveling in opposite directions at equal speeds.

• They are traveling in the same direction, and boat 2 has a greater speed.

• They are traveling in opposite directions, and boat 2 has a slower speed.

A person pushes a box as shown. What is the push most likely to change?

• The size of the box

• The mass of the box

• The color of the box

• The position of the box

What kind of energy do all moving objects have?

• Light energy

• Solar energy

• Kinetic energy

• Renewable energy

Which of these has kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of these best shows kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

A student throws a ball. Which of these best describes the moving ball?

• The ball has light energy.

• The ball has kinetic energy.

• The ball is transferring sound energy to the air.

• The ball is transferring light energy to the air.

Which roller coaster will not have enough kinetic energy at the bottom of the first hill to carry the car over the second hill?

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.8

When a coin is dropped, it falls to the ground. As the coin falls, it loses potential energy and gains what kind of energy?

• Kinetic

• Chemical

• Electrical

• Solar