AnswersCSD Summer 2026 PhysicalEarth ScienceLab: Magnetic and Electric Fields

Potential and Kinetic Energy Answers

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A roller coaster with a potential energy of 235,200 J sits at the top of a 30 m high hill. What is the mass of the roller coaster? (Formula: PE = mgh)

A
800 kg
B
7,840 kg
C
8,000 kg
D
78,400 kg
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A soccer ball is traveling at a velocity of 50 m/s. The kinetic energy of the ball is 500 J. What is the mass of the soccer ball? (Formula: )

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A
0.1 kg
B
0.2 kg
C
0.4 kg
D
0.5 kg
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This diagram shows a skier moving down a hill.

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A
The skier has potential and kinetic energy.
B
The skier has only potential energy.
C
The skier has only kinetic energy.
D
The skier does not have potential or kinetic energy.
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A sled is at rest at the top of a slope 2 m high. The sled has a mass of 45 kg. What is the sled’s potential energy? (Formula: PE = mgh)

A
90 J
B
56.8 J
C
441 J
D
882 J
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Let's consider a scenario of a roller coaster ride. As the roller coaster at the top begins to descend, it loses height, which means its potential energy decreases and kinetic energy starts increasing and reaches its maximum value.By using the above scenario, which statement best compares potential and kinetic energy?

A
Objects always have more potential energy than kinetic energy.
B
Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases when the velocity of an object increases.
C
Only potential energy decreases when an object’s height increases.
D
Objects always have more kinetic energy than potential energy.
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What is the kinetic energy of a ball with a mass of 0.5 kg and a velocity of 10 m/s? (Formula:)

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A
25 J
B
5 J
C
50 J
D
100 J
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The table shows information about four objects resting at the top of a hill. Which object is on the tallest hill?

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A
W
B
X
C
Y
D
Z
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A car is moving at 12 m/s and has a mass of 600 kg. What is the kinetic energy of the car? (Formula: )

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A
36,300 J
B
43,200 J
C
72,600 J
D
86,400 J
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An object has a velocity of 8 m/s and a kinetic energy of 480 J. What is the mass of the object? (Formula: )

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A
7.5 kg
B
15 kg
C
60 kg
D
120 kg
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The diagram shows a ball resting at the top of a hill.

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A
The potential energy in the system is greatest at X.
B
The kinetic energy in the system is greatest at X.
C
Total energy in the system decreases as the ball moves from X to Y.
D
Total energy in the system increases as the ball moves from X to Y.

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