Potential Energy Quiz

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

• potential energy = mass * gravity * distance

• potential energy = mass * acceleration * height

• potential energy = force * distance

• potential energy = mass * acceleration due to gravity * height

In the formula PE = mgh, what does 'm' represent?

• momentum

• velocity

• acceleration

• mass

What is the SI unit of potential energy?

• joule

• ampere

• newton

• watt

How does the height of an object affect its potential energy?

• The potential energy of an object increases with its height.

• The potential energy of an object is unrelated to its height.

• The height of an object has no effect on its potential energy.

• The potential energy of an object decreases with its height.

Give an example of a real-life situation where potential energy is applied.

• A person standing still

• A car driving on a flat road

• Roller coaster at the top of a hill

• A ball rolling down a hill