quiz on inertia and energy

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Which of the following best defines inertia?

A) The tendency of an object to change its direction

B) The resistance of an object to any change in its state of motion

C) The force applied to keep an object at rest

D) The energy stored in a moving object

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A stationary object will remain at rest unless:

A) It changes direction

B) It reduces inertia

C) A net external force acts on it

D) It becomes lighter

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The unit of energy in the SI system is:

A) Newton

B) Joule

C) Watt

D) Calorie

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Which of the following is not a form of energy?

A) Kinetic

B) Potential

C) Friction

D) Thermal

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Inertia depends on:

A) Speed of the object

B) Direction of motion

C) Mass of the object

D) Shape of the object

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Which of these has potential energy?

A) A rock at the edge of a cliff

B) A speeding bullet

C) A moving car

D) A flowing river

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Which of these has the greatest inertia?

A) A cricket ball

B) A football

C) A bicycle

D) A train at rest

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Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its:

A) Size

B) Motion

C) Position

D) Shape

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