Pretest: Energy, Force, and Motion

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Joule

• Newton

• Watt

• Pascal

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A book on a shelf

• A moving car

• A compressed spring

• A stretched rubber band

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

• Speed = Distance × Time

• Speed = Distance / Time

• Speed = Time / Distance

• Speed = Time - Distance

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An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force. This statement describes:

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Newton's Second Law of Motion

• Newton's Third Law of Motion

• The Law of Conservation of Energy

Which of the following forms of energy is stored in food?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Mechanical energy

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If the mass of an object doubles, what happens to the gravitational force acting on it?

• It halves

• It doubles

• It remains the same

• It quadruples

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Which of the following best describes potential energy?

• Energy of motion

• Energy stored due to position

• Energy that can be converted to heat

• Energy from chemical reactions

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What is the acceleration of an object that is moving at a constant speed?

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Varies

Which of the following is an example of an unbalanced force?

• A book resting on a table

• A car moving at a constant speed

• A soccer ball being kicked

• A person standing still

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The energy of an object due to its motion is called:

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

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