Physical Science Quiz

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

• chemical potential

• kinetic

• thermal

• gravitational potential

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An object that has kinetic energy must be

• lifted above Earth’s surface

• in motion

• at rest

• changing direction

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The law of __________________ that energy in a system can change forms but can never be created or destroyed.

• conservation of energy

• conservation of electricity

• conversion of mass

• construction of gas

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How much force is required to lift a rock a vertical distance of 8 m if 80 J of work were done?

• 80 J

• 80 N

• 10 J

• 10 N

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Heat energy will normally flow from:

• D to A

• C to B

• B to D

• B to C

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Energy stored in food would be considered

• chemical potential

• kinetic

• thermal

• gravitational potential

Green plants convert light energy from the sun into ____ during photosynthesis.

• gravitational potential energy

• chemical potential energy

• thermal energy

• mechanical energy

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A constant force of 2.0 N is used to push a box 4.0 m across the floor. How much work is done?

• 8 J

• 4 J

• 12 J

• 24 J

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The rate at which work is done is ____.

• power

• force

• efficiency

• momentum

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A material that resists/limits the flow of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation is a(n) ____.

• conductor

• insulator

• radiator

• generator

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