Week 14 Notebook Review: KE + GPE Quiz

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

• KE = ½ mv²
• KE = mgh
• KE = mv
• KE = ½ mgh

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What is potential energy?

• Energy due to position
• Energy in motion
• Energy stored in the ground
• Energy in heat

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How does the velocity of an object affect its kinetic energy?

• Velocity has no effect
• It decreases kinetic energy
• It increases kinetic energy
• It only affects mass

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

• Gravitational potential energy
• Kinetic energy
• Chemical energy
• Thermal energy

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What is an example of gravitational potential energy?

• A book on a shelf
• A moving skateboard
• A stretched rubber band
• A vibrating phone

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What happens when you increase the speed of an object?

• Its kinetic energy decreases
• Its kinetic energy increases
• It loses energy
• It stays at rest

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Which of the following is an example of an object with kinetic energy?

• A stationary car
• A balloon
• A moving car
• A battery

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What is mass?

• The weight of an object
• The amount of matter in an object
• The speed of an object
• The energy an object stores

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What unit is used to measure kinetic energy?

• Kilograms
• Meters
• Joules
• Seconds

What is the energy called that is stored in food and fuels?

• Kinetic energy
• Gravitational potential energy
• Chemical energy
• Electrical energy