Kinetic and Potential Energy Quiz

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

• KE = mv²

• KE = ½ms²

• KE = mgh

• KE = Fd

A 5 kg object is moving at 10 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

• 25 J

• 50 J

• 250 J

• 500 J

Which of the following affects an object's kinetic energy the most?

• Its density

• Its speed

• Its shape

• Its color

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

• PE = mv²

• PE = ½mv²

• PE = Weight *Height

• PE = Fd

A 2 N object is held at a height of 5 m above the ground. What is its gravitational potential energy?

• 20 J

• 10J

• 100 J

• 25 J

Which of the following factors does not affect gravitational potential energy?

• Weight

• Height

• Gravitational acceleration

• Volume

What happens to the potential energy of an object if it falls to the ground?

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It decreases

What is the formula for work?

• W = F × d

• W = F × v

• W = F ÷ d

• W = mgh

A 50 N force is used to move an object 4 m. What is the work done if the force is applied in the direction of motion?

• 50 J

• 100 J

• 200 J

• 400 J

What is work measured in?

• Watts

• Newtons

• Joules

• Meters