GCSE Physics MCQ Revision Script - Chapter 1: Energy

What is the definition of energy?

• The ability to do work

• A property of matter

• The force applied

• The capacity to absorb heat

Which of the following represents potential energy?

• A) A moving car

• B) A stretched spring

• C) Water at the top of a waterfall

• D) A falling apple

The law of conservation of energy states:

• Energy can be created

• Total energy remains constant

• Energy is lost as friction

• Energy can only be transformed

Chapter 1: Energy 4. Kinetic energy is:

• Energy possessed by an object due to its motion

• Energy stored in elastic substances

• Thermal energy

• Gravitational energy

Work done against a force is calculated by:

• Force × Distance moved in the direction of force

• Force + Distance

• Force ÷ Distance

• Distance ÷ Force

What is the unit of energy?

• Joule

• Watt

• Newton

• Meter

How is kinetic energy calculated?

• KE = mgh

• KE = F × d

• KE = mv

Which of these is an example of renewable energy?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Wind

• Nuclear

In which form is energy transferred as heat flows?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• All of the above

In a closed system, energy is:

• conserved and cannot be created or destroyed.

• constantly increasing.

• lost to the surroundings.

• created from nothing.