SUBJECT : GENERAL PHYSICS TOPIC : LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY   1. Which of the following statements is always TRUE regarding the gravitational potential energy of an object as measured with respect to the ground?   If the object is at rest, then it does not have gravitational potential energy.   If the object lies on the ground, then it does not have gravitational potential energy.

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SUBJECT : GENERAL PHYSICS
TOPIC : LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
 
1. Which of the following statements is always TRUE regarding the gravitational potential energy of an object as measured with respect to the ground?
 
If the object is at rest, then it does not have gravitational potential energy.
 
If the object lies on the ground, then it does not have gravitational potential energy.
 
Both statements are true.
 
Neither statement is true.
 
2. Which statement about kinetic energy is TRUE?
 
Objects that move on the ground do not have kinetic energy.
 
The kinetic energy of an object is dependent upon the mass of the object only.
 
If the speed of an object is doubled, then its kinetic energy will be quadrupled.
 
All of the statements are false.
 
3. Which statement is true regarding the potential and kinetic energy of the car as it slides down?
 
Its kinetic and potential energy increases.
 
Its kinetic and potential energy decreases.
 
Its kinetic energy increases and its potential energy decreases.
 
Its kinetic energy decreases and its potential energy increases.
 
4. Which statement is true regarding its total mechanical energy as it slides down?
 
Its total mechanical energy increases.
 
Its total mechanical energy decreases.
 
Its total mechanical energy remains constant.
For items 3 and 4, refer to this: A roller coaster car (as shown below) SLIDES
DOWN a steep slope of the rail that has negligible friction.
Transcribed Image Text:For items 3 and 4, refer to this: A roller coaster car (as shown below) SLIDES DOWN a steep slope of the rail that has negligible friction.
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