Understanding Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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A car with a mass of 1000 kg is moving at a speed of 20 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

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200,000 J

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Which of the following is an example of elastic potential energy?

• A rock at the top of a hill
• A compressed spring
• A moving car
• A charged battery

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A compressed spring

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490 J

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98 J

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Which of the following is NOT a form of potential energy?

Gravitational potential energy

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Elastic potential energy

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Chemical potential energy

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Thermal energy

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Thermal energy

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Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?

• Energy stored in an object due to its position
• Energy stored in an object due to its motion
• Energy stored in chemical bonds
• Energy stored in a compressed spring

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Energy stored in an object due to its motion

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A 3 kg ball is thrown upwards with a speed of 10 m/s. What is its kinetic energy at the moment of release?

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150 J

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Example of chemical potential energy:

A stretched rubber band

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A battery

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A moving bicycle

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A book on a shelf

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A battery