Kinetic and Potential Energy Quiz

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

• KE = m × g × h

• KE = ½ × m × v²

• KE = m × a

• KE = F × d

Which factor has the greatest impact on an object's kinetic energy?

• Its shape

• Its direction

• Its mass

• Its speed (velocity)

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If an object is lifted higher above the ground, what happens to its gravitational potential energy?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It turns into kinetic energy

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Which of the following is measured in joules?

• Mass

• Speed

• Force

• Energy

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A ball rolling down a hill is best described as having:

• Only potential energy

• Only kinetic energy

• Both kinetic and potential energy

• No energy at all

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

• PE = ½ × m × v²

• PE = m × g × h

• PE = m × a

• PE = g × t

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Which of the following would increase an object’s gravitational potential energy the most?

• Dropping it from a lower height

• Reducing its mass

• Increasing its height

• Moving it sideways

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When a pendulum swings from its highest point to its lowest point, what energy transformation takes place?

• Kinetic → Thermal

• Potential → Kinetic

• Kinetic → Sound

• Electrical → Potential

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A 2-kg rock is sitting on a 5-meter-high cliff. What is its potential energy? (g = 9.8 m/s²)

• 10 J

• 49 J

• 98 J

• 100 J

A 4-kg ball is moving at 3 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

• 6 J

• 12 J

• 18 J

• 24 J

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