Mechanical Energy Test Review

This is the energy of motion

• potential energy
• mechanical energy
• thermal energy
• kinetic energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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This states that energy is never created or destroyed, it just changes form

• Law of conservation of momentum
• Law of conservation of energy
• Law of Inertia
• Newtons Third Law of Motion

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

This can change kinetic energy into thermal energy.

• friction
• inertia
• gravity
• air resistance 

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

This is the unit for all energy

• Newtons
• m/s
• Joules
• meters

Name the formula for GPE

• d/t
• mgh or Wh
• 1/2 mv²
• 1/2mgv

What is the formula for KE?

• d/t
• mgh or wh
• 1/2mv²
• 1/2gvh

This type of energy is stored in food or fuel.

• kinetic energy
• gravitational potential energy
• radiant energy
• chemical potential energy

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

The total kinetic and potential energy of  a system is known as: _____

• mechanical energy
• potential energy
• elastic potential energy
• kinetic energy 

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

This type of energy is stored in things that stretch or compress.

• gravitational potential energy
• kinetic energy
• chemical potential energy
• elastic potential energy

A ball on the top of a mountain has a gravitational potential energy of 100 J.  Right before it hits the ground what is the KE of the ball (the ball is still moving)?

• 0 J
• 80 J
• 100 J
• 200 J

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