Energy - Concept 1

What is the ability to cause change known as?

• Force

• Energy

• Power

• Momentum

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In what unit is energy measured?

• Newton

• Watt

• Joule

• Pascal

Image of a roller coaster loop illustrating kinetic and potential energy.

• The roller coaster has maximum kinetic energy at the top of the loop.

• The roller coaster has maximum potential energy at the top of the loop.

• The roller coaster has maximum kinetic energy at the bottom of the loop.

• The roller coaster has maximum potential energy at the bottom of the loop.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

• KE = mv

• KE = 1/2 mv²

• KE = m^2v

• KE = 2mv

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In the formula for Kinetic Energy, what does 'm' represent?

• Mass

• Momentum

• Meter

• Mole

In the formula for Kinetic Energy, what does 'v' represent?

• Volume

• Velocity

• Voltage

• Viscosity

What is the unit of measurement for mass in the Kinetic Energy formula?

• grams (g)

• pounds (lb)

• kilograms (kg)

• ounces (oz)

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What is the unit of measurement for velocity in the Kinetic Energy formula?

• meters per second (m/s)

• kilometers per hour (km/h)

• miles per hour (mph)

• feet per second (ft/s)

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

• KE = mv

• KE = ½ mv²

• KE = m²v

• KE = 2mv

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A jogger with a mass of 60 kg is moving at a speed of 3.0 m/s. What is the jogger’s kinetic energy?

• 180 J

• 270 J

• 360 J

• 450 J

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