Kinetic and Potential Energy (Mastery Check)

What is the definition of energy?

• The ability to do work or cause change.

• A measure of mass.

• A type of motion.

• A form of potential energy.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

• Energy can be created.

• Energy can be destroyed.

• Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

• Energy can only be transformed.

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What is kinetic energy?

• Energy stored in an object.

• Energy due to motion.

• Energy that can be transformed.

• Energy that is static.

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What type of energy is associated with a rolling ball?

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

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What is potential energy?

• Energy in motion.

• Stored energy.

• Energy that is lost.

• Energy that is transformed.

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

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• X
• Y
• Z

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When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Based on the diagram of a roller coaster car on a roller coaster track, what statement is true?

• The car at point A has more kinetic energy than the car at point C

• The car at point C has less kinetic energy than the car at point B.

• The car at point C has more kinetic energy than the car at point B.

• The car at point D has less potential energy than the car at point B.

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What kind of energy does the picture show?

• Thermal Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Sound Energy

• Potential Energy

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The Law of Conservation of Energy States:

• Energy cannot be transferred to another object or converted into a different form.

• Energy can be transferred to another object or converted into a different form.

• Energy can be transferred to another object but cannot be converted into a different form.

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