Introduction to Energy: Definition, Forms, and Conservation

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of energy?

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Atoms

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 2

According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, which of the following statements is true?

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Energy can be neither created nor destroyed.

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Energy can be created from nothing.

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Energy is always lost as heat.

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Energy can be used infinitely.

Question 3

Which energy source is NOT considered renewable?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydroelectric energy

Question 4

Which of the following technologies is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar panels

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Nuclear reactors

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Coal-fired power plants

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Diesel generators

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy?

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Gravity

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Electrical energy

Question 6

The principle of conservation of energy states that:

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Energy can be transformed from one form to another but cannot be lost or gained.

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Energy can be created or destroyed.

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Energy lost in one system is always gained in another system.

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The total amount of energy in the universe is constantly decreasing.

Question 7

Which type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Electrical energy

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Thermal energy

Question 8

What happens to the energy of a ball falling to the ground?

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It is entirely converted into heat and sound.

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It is lost to the environment.

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It is entirely stored in the ground.

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It is reflected back into the ball.

Question 9

Which of the following devices converts electrical energy into kinetic energy?

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Motor

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Battery

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Generator

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Transformer

Question 10

The SI unit of energy is:

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Joule

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Watt

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Newton

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Kelvin

Question 11

Which of the following energy sources is non-renewable?

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Fossil fuels

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydropower

Question 12

The rate at which energy is used or transferred is called:

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Power

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Energy

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Work

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Force

Question 13

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the potential energy of an object?

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Speed

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Mass

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Height

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Gravitational field strength

Question 14

A car moving with a constant velocity on a flat surface has:

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Only kinetic energy

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Only potential energy

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Both kinetic and potential energy

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Neither kinetic nor potential energy

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Momentum

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Kinetic energy

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Heat

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Electrical energy

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of energy?

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Viscosity

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Potential energy

Question 17

Choose the option which is NOT a form of energy:

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Momentum

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Electrical energy

Question 18

Which of the following units is used to measure energy?

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Joule

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Newton-meter

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Watt

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Ampere

Question 19

Select the renewable energy source from the following options:

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 20

The concept of energy is fundamental in physics and explains various physical phenomena. Which of the following is NOT a reason why energy is crucial in understanding physical processes?

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It predicts the weather patterns.

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It elucidates the motion and behavior of objects.

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It aids in the design and optimization of machines.

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It determines the stability of structures.

Question 21

Which of the following is not considered a form of energy?

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Momentum

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Heat

Question 22

Which of the following is the unit of energy?

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Joule

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Newton

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Coulomb

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Volt

Question 23

Potential energy is defined as:

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Energy due to position

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Energy due to motion

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Energy due to temperature

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Energy due to chemical composition

Question 24

In a closed system, the total energy:

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Remains constant

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Increases

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Decreases

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Cannot be determined

Question 25

The efficiency of an energy conversion process is defined as the:

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Output energy divided by input energy

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Input energy divided by output energy

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Difference between input and output energy

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Sum of input and output energy

Question 26

What is a potential drawback of improving energy efficiency?

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Increased energy consumption

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Lower energy bills

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Greater reliance on renewable sources

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Reduced environmental impact

Question 27

The SI unit of energy is the:

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Celsius

Question 28

Which of the following processes demonstrates a transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy?

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A roller coaster car rolling down a hill

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A battery powering a flashlight

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A person climbing a ladder

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A car idling at a stoplight

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a non-conservative force?

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Friction

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Gravity

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Electromagnetic force

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Elastic force

Question 30

The work done by a force is equivalent to:

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The scalar product of force and displacement

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The distance moved by the force

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The force applied to the object

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The change in kinetic energy of the object

Question 31

Which of the following machines falls under the classification of a simple machine?

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Lever

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Car engine

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Computer

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Steam turbine

Question 32

Which of the following is a sustainable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 33

The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by:

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Trapping of heat in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases

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Increased solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface

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Decreased absorption of heat by the Earth's oceans

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Increased cloud cover

Question 34

The principle of energy conservation asserts that:

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Energy can be transferred or transformed, but cannot be created or destroyed.

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Energy can be created or destroyed.

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Energy can be transformed, but cannot be transferred.

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Energy can be created, but cannot be destroyed.

Question 35

Which of the following is an instance of mechanical energy?

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Kinetic energy of a moving car

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Gravitational potential energy

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Internal energy of a hot object

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Electromagnetic energy of a radio wave

Question 36

Which of the following is an energy unit?

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Volt

Question 37

Efficiency of a heat engine is defined as:

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Work output divided by energy input

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Energy input divided by work output

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Work output minus energy input

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Energy input minus work output

Question 38

A defining characteristic of a reversible process is that:

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The system returns to its initial state after the process.

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The system does not return to its initial state after the process.

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The system gains energy during the process.

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The system loses energy during the process.

Question 39

A consequence of the second law of thermodynamics is that:

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Entropy always increases in an isolated system.

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Entropy always decreases in an isolated system.

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Entropy remains constant in an isolated system.

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Entropy can be created or destroyed in an isolated system.

Question 40

Define kinetic energy and provide its mathematical formula, explaining the physical quantities involved and their significance.

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Kinetic Energy ($KE$): $KE = 1/2 mv^2$, where $m$ is mass and $v$ is velocity. It represents the energy due to an object's motion.

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Potential Energy ($PE$): $PE = mgh$, where $m$ is mass, $g$ is acceleration due to gravity, and $h$ is height. This formula represents the energy due to an object's position relative to a gravitational field, not kinetic energy.

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$KE = mv$, where $KE$ is kinetic energy, $m$ is mass, and $v$ is velocity. This formula lacks the necessary factor of 1/2, which is crucial for the correct kinetic energy formula.

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$KE = mv^2$, where $KE$ is kinetic energy, $m$ is mass, and $v$ is velocity. Dimensionally, this formula is incorrect. Kinetic energy should have units of energy, which requires a factor of 1/2 in the formula.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of energy?

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Mass

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Thermal energy

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

Question 42

The principle of energy conservation implies that:

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The total energy of an isolated system remains constant.

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Energy can be lost or gained in a system.

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Energy can be created or destroyed.

Question 43

At its highest point, a ball thrown vertically upward possesses which type of energy?

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Potential energy

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Elastic potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

Question 44

A car engine's primary function is to convert:

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Chemical energy to kinetic energy

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Kinetic energy to potential energy

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Potential energy to thermal energy

Question 45

The standard unit of energy is:

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Ampere

Question 46

In a closed system, the total energy:

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Remains constant

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Varies randomly

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Increases over time

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Decreases over time

Question 47

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

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Solar energy

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 48

The energy stored in a compressed spring is known as:

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Elastic potential energy

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Thermal energy

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Gravitational potential energy

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Kinetic energy

Question 49

In the equation E=mc², what does the variable 'c' represent?

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Speed of light

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Acceleration due to gravity

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Mass

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Energy

Question 50

A car accelerates from rest to a speed of 20 m/s. What is the primary energy transformation that occurs?

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Chemical energy stored in the fuel is converted into kinetic energy of the car.

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The car gains kinetic energy without any energy transformation.

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Potential energy stored in the car's position is converted into kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is lost, and potential energy is converted into heat energy.

Question 51

A ball is thrown vertically upwards. As the ball rises, what happens to its energy?

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Kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.

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Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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No energy transformations occur.

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Thermal energy is converted into potential energy.

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Inertia

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Electrical energy

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Nuclear energy

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Radiant energy

Question 53

A roller coaster car starts at rest at the top of a hill. As it descends, its speed increases. What is the primary energy transformation occurring?

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Gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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Thermal energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.

Question 54

A car traveling at a constant speed of 100 km/h has a certain amount of kinetic energy. If the car's speed is doubled, how much greater will its kinetic energy be?

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Four times greater

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The same

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One-half as great

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Two times greater

Question 55

A 5 kg object is lifted 2 meters above the ground. Approximately how much does its potential energy increase?

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98 J

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49 J

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10 J

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196 J

Question 56

The principle of energy conservation states that:

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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Energy can be created but not destroyed.

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Energy is always lost during transformations.

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of energy being transferred, NOT transformed?

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A ball rolling across a horizontal surface.

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A light bulb converting electrical energy to light energy.

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A car engine converting chemical energy to mechanical energy.

Question 58

A pendulum swings back and forth. At which point in its swing does the pendulum have the greatest potential energy?

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At the highest point of its swing

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Halfway between the highest and lowest points

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Potential energy remains constant throughout the swing.

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At the lowest point of its swing

Question 59

A car traveling at a constant speed is using energy to overcome friction and air resistance. What is the primary energy transformation occurring?

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Chemical energy stored in the fuel is being converted into heat and sound energy due to friction and air resistance.

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Kinetic energy is being converted into potential energy.

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Potential energy is being converted into kinetic energy.