WorksheetsEnergy/Potential Energy-Science
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
6. What happens to the kinetic energy of an object when it is brought to a stop?
c. The kinetic energy remains constant.
b. The kinetic energy is transferred to the surroundings.
d. The kinetic energy increases.
a. The kinetic energy is converted to potential energy.
7. If an object's speed doubles, what happens to its kinetic energy?
a. The kinetic energy doubles.
b. The kinetic energy quadruples.
c. The kinetic energy remains the same.
d. The kinetic energy halves.
8. During a collision, how is kinetic energy typically affected?
d. Kinetic energy is irrelevant in collisions.
a. Kinetic energy is always conserved.
b. Kinetic energy is always lost.
c. Kinetic energy can be transferred or transformed.
9. What happens to the potential energy of an object when it is lifted to a higher elevation?
d. The potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
c. The potential energy remains constant.
b. The potential energy increases.
a. The potential energy decreases.
10. If an object is in free fall, how does its kinetic energy change as it descends?
d. The kinetic energy is converted to potential energy.
c. The kinetic energy remains constant.
a. The kinetic energy decreases.
b. The kinetic energy increases.
11. When a spring is compressed, what happens to its potential energy?
a. The potential energy decreases.
b. The potential energy increases.
d. The potential energy is transferred to the surroundings.
c. The potential energy remains constant.
