Physics quiz: Conservation of energy

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What this quiz should check

Topic: Conservation of energy and energy transfer (HS-PS3-1). A good Physics quiz on this asks students to:

• Calculate kinetic energy (1/2 mv^2) and gravitational potential energy (mgh) with correct units
• Use conservation of energy to find a speed or height in a closed system
• Track energy transfers between objects and forms, including to thermal energy through friction
• Define the system and say whether energy enters or leaves it

Misconceptions worth a question

• Thinking energy is "used up" or lost instead of transferred, often to thermal energy
• Forgetting to square the velocity in 1/2 mv^2
• Thinking a heavier object reaches the bottom of a frictionless ramp faster

Teacher tip: Pair each calculation with an energy bar chart question (before and after) so students show where the energy went.

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