Force Motion Energy

Energy is measured in units called _________.

• Newtons

• Einstiens

• Joules

• Watts

How much kinetic energy does a moving 6 kg object have if it moves with a velocity of 3 m/s?

• 27 J

• 18 J

• 9 J

• 2 J

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Which example best represents kinetic energy 

• streched rubber band

• glass of milk

• A computer 

• A flying kite 

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Kinetic energy is related to 

• position or height of an object

• speed of an object

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On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?

• At the bottom of a big hill

• When going around a corner

• At the top of a big hill

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What two factors determine how much kinetic energy an object has?

• position and mass

• speed and position

• speed and mass

• speed and surface area

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Which is the best example of an object with only potential energy?

• water being poured out of a pitcher

• a ball being thrown across a field

• a boulder resting on top of a cliff

• a boat sailing through the water

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Which is an example of potential energy?

• a roller coaster speeding down a hill

• the pulled back string on an archers's bow

• releasing the strings on a guitar

• an electric current lighting a light bulb

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This type of energy is also called 'stored energy'.

• potential

• kinetic

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Changing what two things can increase the potential energy of an object?

• Mass and Weight

• Height and Gravity

• Mass and Height

• Weight and Gravity

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