Energy and Motion Quiz

An object that is closer to the ground has ______ potential energy.

• more

• less

• the same

• no

Newton’s First Law of Motion states that objects in motion will stay in motion unless a force acts upon them.

• Objects at rest will stay at rest.

• Objects in motion will stay in motion unless a force acts upon them.

• Objects will always move in a straight line.

• Objects will stop moving if left alone.

What is the force that opposes motion?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Electricity

Why does potential energy change as a ball rolls down a hill?

• It increases as the ball speeds up.

• It converts to kinetic energy as the height decreases.

• It stays the same.

• It converts to thermal energy.

What two factors affect the amount of potential energy?

• Speed and distance

• Mass and height

• Time and speed

• Force and friction

Point 1 has the most ______ energy.

• kinetic

• potential

• thermal

• electrical

What happens to potential energy as height decreases?

• It increases.

• It converts to kinetic energy.

• It stays the same.

• It converts to thermal energy.

Which type of energy is associated with motion?

• Potential

• Kinetic

• Thermal

• Electrical

Which is the dependent variable in the experiment?

• Amount of sunlight

• Plant growth

• Soil type

• Water level

What is friction?

• Speed in a specific direction

• A force that opposes motion

• A change in position

• The reason an object stays at rest