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Energy and motion test

An 8th-grade energy and motion test that assesses students’ understanding of energy transformations, conservation, and calculations through multiple-choice and short-answer questions. It covers topics like potential and kinetic energy, energy conservation, and energy types in different scenarios.

By Edform · Science · Grade 8 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which situation best demonstrates the transformation of potential energy into kinetic energy?
  2. Which of the following are examples of kinetic energy?
  3. The total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant, even as it changes form.
  4. What type of energy does a stretched bow have before releasing an arrow?
  5. Which factor has the greatest effect on the kinetic energy of an object?
  6. Calculate the kinetic energy of a 2 kg object moving at 3 m/s. (Kinetic energy = 1/2 × mass × speed²)
  7. Which of the following are examples of potential energy?
  8. Kinetic energy increases as the mass of an object increases, if speed stays the same.
  9. What is the unit of measurement for energy in the metric system?
  10. Which scenario shows energy being transformed from kinetic to potential energy?

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