Inspire Science Kinetic Energy

Where would this tossed baseball have the greatest amount of kinetic energy? (Hint: where is it moving the fastest?)

• point W

• point X

• point y

• point z

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If moving at the same speed, increasing an object's mass will increase its kinetic energy.

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• false

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If all these objects are moving at 45 kg/h, which would have the greatest kinetic energy?

• tennis ball

• football

• notebook

• tv

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Suppose all of these objects were moving at 12 m.p.h. Which of these would have the greatest kinetic energy?

• A car moving

• A person running

• A ball rolling

Answer explanation

The mass of the car is greater than the mass of any of the other objects.

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The energy of motion

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

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Kinetic energy is measured in

• Newtons (N)

• Joules (J)

• Kilograms (kg)

• miles per hour (mph)

Where would this tossed baseball have the least amount of kinetic energy?

• point W

• point X

• point y

• point z

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Where would this tossed baseball have the greatest amount of kinetic energy?

• point W

• point X

• point y

• point z

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Increasing an object's speed will increase its kinetic energy.

• false

• true

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Mass and speed both affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has, but ____________ has a greater effect.

• mass

• speed

• volume

• weight

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