Quiz about Kinetic Energy

Question 1

This type energy is caused by motion.

Accepted Answer

Kinetic

Answer

Potential

Answer

Thermal

Answer

Electrical

Question 2

The faster an object moves the greater its ____________ energy.

Accepted Answer

Kinetic

Answer

Potential

Answer

Thermal

Answer

Electrical

Question 3

A bobsled is moving at its fastest speed around the final turn.

Accepted Answer

KINETIC

Answer

POTENTIAL

Question 4

The unit of measure for potential and kinetic energy is _______.

Accepted Answer

Joule

Answer

Newton

Answer

Meter

Answer

Watt

Question 5

Which car has:

KE = 100 PE = 0 ________________

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

D

Question 6

Which car has: KE = 0 PE = 100 ________________

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 7

Which car has:

KE = 75 PE = 25 ________________

Accepted Answer

D

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

C

Question 8

Which car has: KE = 50 PE = 50 _______________

Accepted Answer

B

Answer

A

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 9

A swimmer in the middle of a 50 m race.

Accepted Answer

KINETIC

Answer

POTENTIAL

Question 10

At what point does the roller coaster have the most Kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

D

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

C

Question 11

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy greatest?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

$$KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$$

Answer

$$KE = mgh$$

Answer

$$KE = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$$

Answer

$$KE = Fd$$

Question 13

A car is traveling at a speed of 20 m/s and has a mass of 1500 kg. What is its kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

300,000 J

Answer

150,000 J

Answer

600,000 J

Answer

30,000 J

Question 14

If the velocity of an object is doubled, how does its kinetic energy change?

Accepted Answer

It quadruples

Answer

It remains the same

Answer

It doubles

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It halves

Question 15

Which of the following scenarios involves the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

A ball falling from a height

Answer

A book resting on a table

Answer

A car accelerating on a highway

Answer

A battery powering a flashlight

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