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Physics Unit 9 Review: Energy

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The sum of the kinetic and potential energy in a system is known as the system's _____________________ energy.

a)

mechanical

b)

chemical

c)

thermal

d)

combined

2.

A solar power plant converts _____________ to ____________.

a)

Electrical energy to solar energy

b)

radiant energy to electrical energy

c)

chemical energy to electrical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

3.
Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
electrical → light → chemical
c)
light → electrical → chemical
d)
chemical → electrical → light
4.
Which type of potential energy causes the arrow to shoot from the bow?
a)
kinetic
b)
elastic
c)
chemical
d)
gravitational
5.

Which object has elastic potential energy?

a)

a hanging leaf

b)

a burning coal

c)

a rolling ball

d)

a stretched bow

6.
The net work done by a net force acting on an object is equal to the change in the kinetic energy of the object.
a)
Force-Work Theorem
b)
Work-Kinetic Energy Theorem
c)
Force-Kinetic Energy Theorem
d)
Work-Force Theorem
7.

A 80.0-kg fireman slides down a 3.00-m pole by applying a frictional force of 400. N against the pole with his hands. If he slides from rest, how fast is he moving once he reaches the ground?

a)

2.1 m/s

b)

4.2 m/s

c)

5.5 m/s

d)

8.0 m/s

8.

A 12 kg book is pushed from rest to a final velocity of 10 m/s. The book travels 6 m. How much force was the book pushed with?

a)

600 N

b)

100 N

c)

200 N

d)

1200 N

9.

The law of Conservation of energy states that energy can be transformed from one form to another, but it cannot be _______ or ________

a)

transformed, or created

b)

divided or multiplied

c)

radiated or conducted

d)

created or destroyed

10.

How much gravitational potential energy does a 100kg (220lb.) skydiver have if they jump from 4000 meters?

a)

3920000 J

b)

294 J

c)

180000 J

d)

1225 J

11.

A cheetah can run briefly with a speed of 31 m/s. Suppose a cheetah with a mass of 47 kg runs at this speed. What is the cheetah’s kinetic energy?

a)

1457 J

b)

728.5 J

c)

45,167 J

d)

22,583.5 J

12.

At which point of the roller coaster is potential energy the greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

13.

The coaster at B is at -

a)

Maximum PE, Minimum KE

b)

Minimum PE, Minimum KE

c)

Minimum PE, Maximum KE

d)

Maximum PE, Maximum KE

14.
A spring with a spring constant of 3 N/m is compressed by 4 cm. How much potential energy is stored in the spring?
a)
0.0024 J
b)
0.024 J
c)
2.4 J
d)
24 J
15.
A frictionless penduluum swings through its full range of motion at the surface of the Earth. At the lowest point of its motion, it is moving with a velocity of 2 m/s. How high above its lowest point will it rise?
a)
0.22 m
b)
0.38 m
c)
0.41 m
d)
0.56 m