Forces Quiz

Question 1

Kinetic Energy definition

Answer 1

Is the energy an object has due to its motion

Question 2

Potential Energy definition

Answer 2

Stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object

Question 3

Law of Conservation of Energy definition

Answer 3

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred and change form

Question 4

Normal Force definition

Answer 4

A contact force that surfaces exert on each other when in contact

Question 5

Applied Force definition

Answer 5

A Force that is directly applied by a person or other object

Question 6

Friction Force definition

Answer 6

Friction is the resistance of motion when 1 object rubs against another

Question 7

Tension Force definition

Answer 7

A pulling Force that is transmitted through a string, cable, wire, etc.

Question 8

Gravity

Answer 8

The force of attraction between all masses in the universe

Question 9

Difference between gravitational potential energy & elastic potential energy

Answer 9

Gravitational: PE related to an objects height; this depends on weight and height relative to a reference point
Elastic: When an object is stretched or squeezed