Kinetic Energy Quiz | GCSE Physics CIE Extended Triple

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This quiz contains 7 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.

Which two measurements are required to calculate the kinetic energy of an object?

Velocity

Mass

Force

Distance

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

$Ek\ =\ Fd$

$Ek\ =\ mgh$

$Ek\ =\ \frac{1}{2}mv2$

$Ek\ =\ \frac{1}{2}kx2$

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Illustration of cubes representing units for kinetic energy.

The units for kinetic energy are:

Newtons (N)

Joules (J)

Kilograms (kg)

Pascals (Pa)

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The units for mass when calculating kinetic energy should be:

Litres (L)

Kilograms (kg)

Grams (g)

Pounds (lb)

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The units for velocity are:

km/hr

m/s

m/s²

ms

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Diagram showing an object with a mass of 2 kg travelling at a velocity of 5 m/s.

An object has a mass of 2 kg, and is travelling at a velocity of 5 m/s.

How much kinetic energy does the object have?

25

J

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Illustration of a cyclist riding down a hill at a speed of 10 m/s.

A cyclist is riding down a hill at a speed of 10 m/s.

The cyclist has 4 kJ of kinetic energy.

Calculate the cyclist's mass.

80

kg

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