Understanding Potential Energy

Fill in the blank: The equation for gravitational potential energy (GPE) is GPE = ______ × height.

• Mass

• Weight

• Speed

• Volume

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

The gymnast on the balance beam weighs 360 newtons. What is her gravitational potential energy if the balance beam is 1.2 meters above the ground?

• 432 J

• 360 J

• 1.2 J

• 720 J

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Nuclear energy is stored in the ______ of atoms.

• electrons

• protons

• nuclei

• neutrons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What happens to kinetic energy if the velocity of an object doubles?

• It stays the same

• It doubles

• It quadruples

• It halves

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

Fill in the blank: An increase in mass will ______ the kinetic energy if velocity remains constant.

• Decrease

• Not affect

• Increase

• Eliminate

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A) A compressed spring

• B) A flying airplane

• C) A charged battery

• D) A stretched rubber band.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The kinetic energy of a moving object depends on its mass and its ____.

• volume

• velocity

• distance

• acceleration

The amount of kinetic energy in a moving object depends directly on its mass and ____.

• speed

• height

• color

• shape

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Calculate the kinetic energy of an object with a mass of 10 kg moving at a velocity of 3 m/s.

• 45 J

• 90 J

• 135 J

• 180 J

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NGSS.HS-PS3-1

NGSS.HS-PS3-2

Which of the following is the correct formula for kinetic energy?

• KE = mass × velocity

• KE = 1/2 × mass × velocity^2

• KE = mass + velocity

• KE = mass - velocity