Potential Energy - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

How does the work needed to lift an object and the gravitational potential energy of the object compare?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: They are equal.

Question 2

Which factor affects gravitational potential energy but not elastic potential energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: mass

Question 3

In which scenario is elastic potential energy present?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: A fly stretches a spider web.

Question 4

Which describes how the spring constant affects the potential energy of an object for a given displacement from an equilibrium position?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The higher the spring constant, the greater the elastic potential energy.

Question 5

Doubling which quantity would cause the largest increase in a spring’s elastic potential energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: displacement

Question 6

Which change would cause the largest increase in a mountain climber’s gravitational potential energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: carrying twice the weight and climbing twice as high

Question 7

Which factor affects elastic potential energy but not gravitational potential energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: spring constant

Question 8

Every spring has an equilibrium position. Which statements describe a spring at its equilibrium position? Choose two correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The elastic potential energy is zero.; D: The net force acting on the spring is zero.

Question 9

In which scenario is gravitational potential energy present?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: A squirrel runs up the trunk of a tree.

Potential Energy - Quiz Quiz Answers