Kinetic Energy Quiz

Kinetic energy is:

• energy of motion.
• stored energy.
• energy from heat.
• energy from chemicals.

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What two factors determine an object's kinetic energy?

• height and gravity
• mass and speed
• speed and height
• mass and weight

Which of the following has kinetic energy?

• a battery
• a picture hanging on a wall
• a moving skateboard
• a car parked on a street

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If the following objects are traveling at the same speed, which one would have the greatest kinetic energy?

• bicycle
• motorcycle
• car
• semi truck

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As an object's mass increases, the kinetic energy will also increase.

• True
• False

As an object's speed decreases, the kinetic energy will increase.

• True
• False

BONUS (5 pts)

KE = 1/2 mass x speed(squared)

If you have a rollercoaster cart is that 10 kilograms and it is traveling at a speed of 5 m/s2, what is its kinetic energy?

• 125 Joules
• 100 Joules
• 50 Joules
• 25 Joules

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Which would increase the kinetic energy of a car?

• Decrease the speed of the car
• Decrease the mass of the car
• Increase the mass of the car
• Decrease the velocity of the car

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When the mass of an object increases, the kinetic energy will increase by the same factor.

• True
• False

When the speed of an object increases, the kinetic energy will increase by the square of the same factor.

• True
• False

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