A.3 Work, energy and power

A.3 Work, energy and power Quiz

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  1. 1. A 1500 kg car moves at 20 m s⁻¹. What is its kinetic energy?

    • A. 30 kJ
    • B. 300 kJ
    • C. 600 kJ
    • D. 15 kJ
  2. 2. A body has momentum 12 kg m s⁻¹ and mass 3.0 kg. What is its kinetic energy?

    • A. 24 J
    • B. 72 J
    • C. 18 J
    • D. 4.0 J
  3. 3. A car's engine provides a driving force of 800 N at a constant speed of 25 m s⁻¹. What is the output power of the engine?

    • A. 32 W
    • B. 20 kW
    • C. 825 W
    • D. 200 kW
  4. 4. A motor with an input of 500 J lifts a load, giving it 350 J of gravitational potential energy. What is its efficiency?

    • A. 0.30
    • B. 0.70
    • C. 1.4
    • D. 0.15
  5. 5. A pendulum swings with no air resistance. Which statement is correct?

    • A. Its kinetic energy is constant
    • B. Its total mechanical energy is constant
    • C. Its gravitational potential energy is constant
    • D. Its speed is greatest at the highest point

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