Energy: Understanding the Fundamental Principles

Question 1

A ball is thrown vertically upwards. At the peak of its trajectory, which energy change takes place?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic energy is converted into potential energy

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Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy

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Kinetic energy is converted into heat energy

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Potential energy is converted into heat energy

Question 2

A car engine converts chemical energy into mechanical energy. If 100 J of chemical energy is converted into 75 J of mechanical energy, what is the efficiency of the engine?

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75%

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50%

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60%

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90%

Question 3

A light bulb emits light energy. What type of energy transformation is taking place?

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Electrical energy to light energy

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Chemical energy to light energy

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Mechanical energy to light energy

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Heat energy to light energy

Question 4

Which energy transformation takes place when a light bulb is turned on?

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Electrical energy into light energy

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Chemical energy into electrical energy

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Mechanical energy into electrical energy

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Thermal energy into electrical energy

Question 5

The energy stored in a stretched rubber band is primarily what type of energy?

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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 6

Which of the following is NOT considered an energy conservation practice?

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Driving a car with poor fuel efficiency

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Turning off lights when not in use

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Using energy-efficient appliances

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Insulating a home

Question 7

According to the first law of thermodynamics, what happens to energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed

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The total amount of energy in the universe is constantly increasing

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Energy is always converted from higher to lower forms

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The efficiency of energy transformations is always 100%

Question 8

The energy efficiency of a device or system refers to the:

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Ratio of output energy to input energy

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Ratio of input energy to output energy

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Difference between kinetic energy and potential energy

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Relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy

Question 9

Which material is known for its ability to conduct electricity?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Water

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Wood

Question 10

The unit of energy used in the International System of Units (SI) is the:

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Joule

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Calorie

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British thermal unit

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Kilowatt-hour

Question 11

Heat transfer through direct contact between objects is known as:

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Thermal expansion

Question 12

A car traveling at a constant speed possesses:

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Kinetic energy only

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Potential energy only

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Both kinetic and potential energy

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Neither kinetic nor potential energy

Question 13

An incandescent light bulb emits energy primarily as:

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Visible light

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Infrared radiation

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Ultraviolet radiation

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Microwaves

Question 14

A solar cell primarily converts:

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Light energy into electrical energy

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Light energy into chemical energy

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Chemical energy into light energy

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Electrical energy into light energy

Question 15

Which of the following materials conducts electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 16

The energy stored in a capacitor depends primarily on:

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Capacitance and voltage

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Capacitance and current

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Voltage and resistance

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Current and resistance

Question 17

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

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Momentum

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Temperature

Question 18

The energy an object possesses due to its motion is known as:

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

Question 19

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

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Solar energy

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Fossil fuels

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Coal

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Nuclear energy

Question 20

The transfer of heat energy from a warmer object to a cooler object through direct contact is called:

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 21

Which of these materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 22

The rate at which energy is transferred or transformed is measured in units of:

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Watts

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Joules

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Newtons

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Calories

Question 23

Which of the following is a fundamental law that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed?

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Law of Conservation of Matter

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Law of Universal Gravitation

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Law of Thermodynamics

Question 24

The process where the nucleus of an atom is split apart, releasing vast amounts of energy, is known as:

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Nuclear fission

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Nuclear fusion

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Radioactive decay

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Combustion

Question 25

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

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Fossil fuels

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Wind energy

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Hydroelectric energy

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Solar energy

Question 26

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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Potential energy

Question 27

Which choice is **not** a form of energy?

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Intelligence

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

Question 28

The process of converting one form of energy into another is known as:

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Energy transfer

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Energy conservation

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Energy production

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Energy utilization

Question 29

Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Electric motor

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Generator

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Transformer

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Battery

Question 30

The rate at which energy is transferred is called:

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Power

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Energy

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Efficiency

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Force

Question 31

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Natural gas

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Coal

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Nuclear energy

Question 32

The law of conservation of energy states that:

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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Energy can be created or destroyed.

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Energy can be converted from one form to another.

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Energy can be lost in the environment.

Question 33

Perpetual motion machines violate the principle of:

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Conservation of energy

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Friction

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Gravity

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Thermodynamics

Question 34

The efficiency of an energy conversion device is calculated as the:

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Ratio of output energy to input energy

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Ratio of input energy to output energy

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Difference between input and output energy

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Product of input and output energy

Question 35

The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by:

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The absorption of infrared radiation by atmospheric gases

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The reflection of sunlight by clouds

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The convection of heat in the atmosphere

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The conduction of heat through the soil

Question 36

Which form of energy is stored within the chemical bonds of a substance?

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Chemical energy

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Kinetic energy

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Gravitational potential energy

Question 37

Which of the following statements accurately describes the principle of energy conservation?

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Energy can be transformed from one form to another without a loss of total energy.

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Energy can be created or destroyed.

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Energy is always lost in a closed system.

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Energy can be stored indefinitely.

Question 38

Identify the option that is NOT a recognized form of energy:

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Momentum

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Electrical energy

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Thermal energy

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Gravitational energy

Question 39

Which of the following equations accurately represents the relationship between energy, work, and heat in a closed system?

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ΔU = Q - W

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E = mc^2

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W = FΔx

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P = IV

Question 40

Identify 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 41

In the context of electrical energy transfer, what is the primary function of a conductor?

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To allow the flow of electrical energy with minimal resistance

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To prevent the flow of electrical energy

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To convert electrical energy into thermal energy

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To store electrical energy

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Mass

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

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Potential energy

Question 43

At its highest point during its upward trajectory, which form of energy does a thrown ball possess?

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Potential energy

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Chemical energy

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Kinetic energy

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Thermal energy

Question 44

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Nuclear energy

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Natural gas

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Fossil fuels

Question 45

Which energy transformations occur, in sequence, at a hydroelectric power plant?

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Potential energy to kinetic energy to electrical energy

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Chemical energy to thermal energy to kinetic energy

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Kinetic energy to potential energy to thermal energy

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Electrical energy to thermal energy to kinetic energy

Question 46

The law of conservation of energy states that:

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed.

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Energy can be created from nothing.

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Energy is always lost during any transformation.

Question 47

What is the SI unit of energy?

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Joule

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Celsius

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Watt

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Newton

Question 48

A car accelerates from rest. What happens to its kinetic energy as it speeds up?

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It increases.

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It decreases.

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It remains constant.

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It becomes negative.

Question 49

Energy can be transferred through which of the following?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation

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Radiation only

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Convection only

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Conduction and radiation only

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a valid unit of energy?

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Newton

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Electronvolt

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Calorie

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Joule

Question 51

Which energy transformation occurs when a light bulb is turned on?

Accepted Answer

Electrical energy to light energy

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Light energy to electrical energy

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Chemical energy to electrical energy

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Heat energy to electrical energy

Question 52

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Natural gas

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Coal

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Nuclear energy

Question 53

Which of the following best describes potential energy?

Accepted Answer

Energy stored within an object due to its position or state

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Energy of an object due to its movement

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Energy stored in chemical bonds

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Energy resulting from the temperature of an object

Question 54

Kinetic energy refers to the energy of an object due to its:

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Motion

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Position

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Chemical composition

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Temperature

Question 55

The efficiency of an energy transformation is calculated as the:

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Ratio of useful energy output to total energy input

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Ratio of total energy input to useful energy output

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Sum of total energy input and useful energy output

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Difference between total energy input and useful energy output

Question 56

A significant advantage of nuclear energy is its:

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High energy output with minimal greenhouse gas emissions

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Wide availability

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Low cost compared to fossil fuels

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Renewable nature

Question 57

A major disadvantage of fossil fuels is their contribution to:

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Air pollution and climate change

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Acid rain

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Water scarcity

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Deforestation

Question 58

Which of the following is classified as a non-renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Wind energy

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Solar energy

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Hydroelectric energy