Friction, Potential and Kinetic Energy Quiz

Potential energy is __________ energy. 

• motion 
• moving
• slow
• stored

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Kinetic energy is __________________ energy. 

• potential 
• stored
• moving
• waiting to be released 

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What is the amount of matter in an object?

• mass

• motion

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

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At which point does the roller coaster have the MOST potential energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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A student tries to move a toy cart on various surfaces using the same force. On which surface will the toy cart experience the least friction?

• grassy lawn

• glass plane

• cement sidewalk

• carpeted floor

Select the number of the object.

Catherine chooses four different objects and labels them 1 through 4. The properties of the four objects are shown in the table.

Which object will move farthest if all four are pushed with the same force on the same surface?​ ​ (a)  

• 4
• 1
• 2
• 3

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Which material should be used on a bicycle ramp to increase friction?

• shiny metal

• rough paper

• smooth wood

• wet plastic

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A cyclist rides a bike around a park. The cyclist notices that the bike pedals do not move smoothly.

What method can the cyclist use to make the bike pedals move more smoothly?

• Ride on a gravel road

• Add oil to the chain

• Place wider tires on the bike

• Use a heavier bike

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On a cold day, a girl rubs her hands together for 10 seconds and then touches the arm of a friend. The friend notices that the girl's hands feel warm. Select the word that correctly completes the sentence.

The action of rubbing the hands together causes ​ (a)   that produces heat.

• friction
• air flow
• static
• inertia

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A student has four balls with different masses, as shown in the image.

The student pushes each ball with the same amount of force on the same surface. Enter the number of the ball that will roll the shortest distance.

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