Quiz about Potential and Kinetic Energy (Kesler Science)

Question 1

When you do work, you are exerting ____________.

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energy

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push

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pull

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power

Question 2

The energy stored in an object is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

potential

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joule

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kinetic

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transformed

Question 3

The unit of measure for potential and kinetic energy is the ____________.

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joule

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newton

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meter

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watt

Question 4

Distance (height) and mass determine the amount of ____________energy in an object.

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potential

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kinetic

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solar

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thermal

Question 5

An object falling from 50 meters will have ____________ potential energy than an object falling from 30 meters.

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more

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less

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equal

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lower

Question 6

If you have two objects with different masses about to fall from the same height, which one will have the greatest potential energy?

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largest

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smallest

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flattest

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roundest

Question 7

The amount of kinetic energy in an object is determined by its _________.

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speed and mass

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height and mass

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speed and velocity

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height and velocity

Question 8

This type of energy is caused by motion.

Accepted Answer

kinetic

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potential

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solar

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electrical

Question 9

The faster an object moves, the greater its ____________ energy is.

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kinetic

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potential

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solar

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electrical

Question 10

Which situations best describe potential energy?

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A basketball sits on the rim before falling into the hoop.

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A bobsled is moving at its fastest speed around the final turn.

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A golf ball has just been hit by the driver.

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A swimmer is in the middle of a 50-meter race.

Question 11

Which situations best describe potential energy?

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A diver stands on the edge of the 30-meter diving platform.

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A satellite that is orbiting the Earth at nearly 20,000 miles per hour.

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An arrow is released from a bow and travels towards the target.

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A bobsled is moving at its greatest speed around the final turn.

Question 12

Which situations best describe potential energy?

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A baseball is just about to be released by the pitcher.

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A swimmer is in the middle of a 50-meter race.

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A bobsled is moving at its fastest speed around the final turn.

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A student kicking a soccer ball.

Question 13

At which point is kinetic energy the greatest?

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 14

At which point is the kinetic energy and potential energy equal?

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B

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A

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C

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D

Question 15

At which point is potential energy the greatest?

Accepted Answer

A

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B

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C

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D

Question 16

When does an object have no kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

when it is at rest

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when it is moving slowly

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when the only force that is acting on it is gravity

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when it has no electrical charge

Question 17

The diagram shows a pendulum in motion. Which describes the potential and kinetic energy of the pendulum at position X?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic energy is at its highest and potential energy is at its lowest.

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Potential energy is at its lowest and kinetic energy is at its lowest.

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Potential energy is at its highest and kinetic energy is at its lowest.

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Kinetic energy is at its highest and potential energy is at its highest.

Question 18

Water held behind a dam is an example of -

Accepted Answer

potential energy

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kinetic energy

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elastic potential energy

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electrical energy

Question 19

The source of all energy is the ___.

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sun

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moon

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atmosphere

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Earth

Question 20

A roller coaster cart would have the greatest kinetic energy-

Accepted Answer

at the bottom of the highest hill

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at the top of the highest hill

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as it makes a banked turn

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as it completes a loop

Question 21

Potential energy that is stretched or compressed is called -

Accepted Answer

elastic potential energy

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elastic kinetic energy

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gravitational potential energy

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gravitational kinetic energy

Question 22

Potential energy that depends on position or height is called -

Accepted Answer

gravitational potential energy

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gravitational kinetic energy

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elastic kinetic energy

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elastic potential energy

Question 23

When the bowstring of a bow is pulled back, ready to shoot an arrow, the bowstring has -

Accepted Answer

elastic potential energy

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gravitational potential energy

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chemical potential energy

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kinetic energy

Question 24

a ball sitting on a table has -

Accepted Answer

gravitational potential energy

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elastic potential energy

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sound energy

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electrical energy

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