
Understanding Work, Energy, and Power

Passage
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Angelo Dimitrakopoulos
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of work in physics as described in the passage?
The transfer of energy when a force is applied to an object causing it to move in the direction of the force.
The ability to do work, measured in joules.
The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, measured in watts.
The energy of motion.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of potential energy mentioned in the passage?
A rollercoaster car at the top of the track.
A moving car.
A person riding a bicycle.
A car engine with high horsepower.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is power defined in the passage?
The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, measured in watts.
The ability to do work, measured in joules.
The transfer of energy when a force is applied to an object causing it to move.
The energy of motion.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the unit of measurement for energy as mentioned in the passage?
Joules (J)
Watts (W)
Horsepower
Newtons (N)
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what happens when you lift a 10 kg box onto a 2-meter-high shelf?
You do 196 joules of work, which is also the potential energy gained by the box.
You increase the kinetic energy of the box.
You decrease the potential energy of the box.
You perform work without transferring energy.
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