Kinetic and Gravitational Energy Concepts

Kinetic and Gravitational Energy Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video tutorial covers key physics equations for the Edexcel 2022 combined science foundation paper. It explains gravitational potential energy, which increases with height from the Earth's surface, and kinetic energy, which is related to movement speed. The tutorial also discusses how to rearrange equations to solve for mass and velocity. While memorization of these equations is not required for the foundation paper, understanding them is beneficial. The video concludes with a mention of further questions related to these topics.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following energies is associated with the movement of an object?

Chemical energy

Kinetic energy

Thermal energy

Gravitational potential energy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to gravitational potential energy as an object moves higher from the Earth's surface?

It decreases

It remains constant

It becomes zero

It increases

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is gravitational potential energy calculated?

Mass times velocity squared

Mass times gravity times height

Mass times acceleration

Half mass times velocity squared

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the standard value of gravity used in these calculations unless otherwise stated?

9.8 newtons per kilogram

10 newtons per kilogram

11 newtons per kilogram

9.81 newtons per kilogram

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common mistake made when calculating kinetic energy?

Not dividing by two

Not squaring the velocity

Not using the correct units

Not multiplying by mass

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which formula represents kinetic energy?

Mass times gravity times height

Half mass times velocity squared

Mass times velocity

Mass times acceleration

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unit is used to measure all forms of energy discussed?

Kilograms

Joules

Newtons

Watts

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