Energy Types and Kinetic Energy Quiz

Compare and contrast gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. Which of the following statements is true?

• Gravitational potential energy is always greater than kinetic energy.

• Kinetic energy depends on the height of an object.

• Gravitational potential energy depends on the mass and height of an object.

• Kinetic energy is stored energy.

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between elastic potential energy and kinetic energy?

• Elastic potential energy is converted into kinetic energy when an object is stretched.

• Elastic potential energy is converted into kinetic energy when an object is released from a stretched position.

• Kinetic energy is converted into elastic potential energy when an object is compressed.

• Elastic potential energy and kinetic energy are unrelated.

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the conversion of chemical potential energy into kinetic energy?

• A ball rolling down a hill.

• A car accelerating after gasoline is burned in the engine.

• A spring being compressed.

• A book sitting on a shelf.

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How does the kinetic energy of an object change if its speed is doubled?

• The kinetic energy remains the same.

• The kinetic energy doubles.

• The kinetic energy triples.

• The kinetic energy quadruples.

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Which of the following is an example of gravitational potential energy being converted into kinetic energy?

• A stretched rubber band being released.

• A rock falling from a cliff.

• A battery powering a flashlight.

• A compressed spring being released.

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What happens to the gravitational potential energy of an object as it is lifted higher above the ground?

• It decreases.

• It remains constant.

• It increases.

• It is converted into elastic potential energy.

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Which of the following best describes the conversion of kinetic energy into gravitational potential energy?

• A car coming to a stop.

• A ball being thrown upwards.

• A spring being compressed.

• A battery being charged.

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If a spring is compressed, what type of energy is primarily stored in the spring?

• Gravitational potential energy.

• Kinetic energy.

• Elastic potential energy.

• Chemical potential energy.

Which of the following statements correctly compares chemical potential energy and kinetic energy?

• Chemical potential energy is a form of kinetic energy.

• Kinetic energy is stored in chemical bonds.

• Chemical potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy.

• Kinetic energy cannot be converted into chemical potential energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a bowstring is released to shoot an arrow?

• Gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy.

• Elastic potential energy to kinetic energy.

• Chemical potential energy to kinetic energy.

• Kinetic energy to elastic potential energy.