Practice Mechanical Energy: The Sum of Motion and Position - 4.1.4 | Work, Energy & Simple Machines | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is mechanical energy?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the formula ME = KE + PE.

Question 2

Easy

Which type of energy is related to an object's height?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of an object sitting on a shelf.

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Question 1

What does mechanical energy consist of?

  • Kinetic Energy only
  • Potential Energy only
  • Both Kinetic and Potential Energy

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the formula ME = KE + PE.

Question 2

True or False: In an ideal system, the total mechanical energy can change due to external forces.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about conservation principles.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A roller coaster starts at a height of 20 m with a mass of 500 kg. Calculate its potential energy at the top and its kinetic energy at the bottom, ignoring friction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use conservation of energy principles.

Question 2

If a 0.2 kg ball is thrown upwards with an initial speed of 30 m/s, find its height when potential energy equals kinetic energy.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Set the two energy equations equal to solve.

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