Potential Energy Quiz

What is the definition of potential energy?

• The ability to do work

• The energy stored in the chemical bonds

• The energy stored in an object

• The energy released during a chemical change

What is the unit of measurement for potential energy?

• Volt

• Watt

• Newton

• Joule

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

• Fruits on the tree

• Flying airplane

• Parked car

• Stretched spring

What type of potential energy is stored in a coiled spring?

• Kinetic energy

• Gravitational potential energy

• Chemical potential energy

• Elastic potential energy

What is the main factor that affects chemical potential energy?

• Height

• Mass

• Temperature

• Nature of the chemical

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

• A kid at the top of the slide

• A book on the table

• Bouncing ball

• Water at the top of the waterfall

What is the root word of potential in Latin?

• Potentialis

• Potent-

• Potentia

• Posse

What does potential mean?

• Impossible

• Possible

• Certain

• Probable

What is the formula to calculate work?

• Work = Force x Displacement

• Work = Mass x Acceleration

• Work = Force x Time

• Work = Power x Time

Is solar energy kinetic or potential?

• Both

• Kinetic

• Potential

• Neither