Physics Basics Quiz

What does PE stand for in physics?

• Potential Energy

• Physical Energy

• Power Energy

• Pressure Energy

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What does KE stand for in physics?

• Kinetic Energy

• Kinetic Equation

• Kinetic Efficiency

• Kinetic Effect

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Which of the following is a type of energy?

• Potential Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

• All of the above

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What principle is associated with the statement "energy cannot be created or destroyed"?

• Conservation of Energy

• Law of Motion

• Theory of Relativity

• Principle of Inertia

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How is kinetic energy calculated?

• \( mgh \)

• \( Fd \)

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What is the temperature of an object a measure of?

• Total potential energy of particles

• Average kinetic energy of particles

• Total kinetic energy of particles

• Average potential energy of particles

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What unit do scientists use to measure temperature?

• Celsius (°C)

• Fahrenheit (°F)

• Kelvins (K)

• Rankine (°R)

What unit is commonly used around the world to measure temperature?

• Kelvins (K)

• Fahrenheit (°F)

• Rankine (°R)

• Celsius (°C)

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What is the main difference between Kelvin and Celsius units?

• The size of the unit

• Their starting point

• The color of the scale

• The shape of the thermometer

What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

• 100°C

• 0°C

• -273.15°C

• 273.15°C