Science: Matter and Energy Quiz

Rohan is standing at the top of a hill holding a ball. Which form of energy is associated with the position of the ball and the forces acting upon it?

• mechanical energy

• radiant energy

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

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Evelyn is placing a 3.20 kg potted plant on a windowsill that is 18.0 m above the ground. Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the plant (g = 9.81 m/s²).

• 5.87 J

• 55.2 J

• 283 J

• 565 J

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Aiden is holding a ball at the top of a hill. Which of the following statements best explains why the ball has gravitational potential energy?

• The ball will gain kinetic energy if it rolls down the hill.

• A force is required to move the ball through a gravitational field.

• The strength of a gravitational field is different at different points.

• Kinetic energy must be conserved.

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Modified T/F When Mason spins a basketball on his finger, the basketball is undergoing circular motion.​ (a)  

• rotational

• true

• centripetal

Modified T/F Aiden learned that the SI unit of energy is the watt.​ (a)  

• joule

• true

• newton

William is testing how kinetic energy is affected by changes in speed. He finds that kinetic energy is affected more by a change in speed.​ (a)  

• true

• velocity

• acceleration

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Match the following

• strong nuclear force

• responsible for most known forces

• gravitational force

• attractive force between all material objects

• electromagnetic force

• holds together the nucleus of an atom

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Avery and Harper are discussing the forces that hold the universe together. Avery asks Harper, "Which is the strongest fundamental force that binds atomic nuclei together?"

• electromagnetic force

• gravitational force

• strong nuclear force

• weak nuclear force

In a science class, Mason is learning about the forces that hold the universe together. Which fundamental force is responsible for holding together the nucleus of an atom?

• electromagnetic force

• gravitational force

• strong nuclear force

• weak nuclear force

Elijah and Liam are discussing the force that causes the apple to fall from the tree. Which fundamental force is responsible for the attractive force between all material objects?

• electromagnetic force

• gravitational force

• strong nuclear force

• weak nuclear force

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