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AP®︎ Physics 1: Topic 3.1 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 3.1 of AP Physics 1 – Translational Kinetic Energy.

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Topic 3.1

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Question 1 Easy

A 4.0 kg cart moves along a horizontal track at 3.0 m/s. What is the cart's kinetic energy, most nearly?

18\ \text{J}

9.0\ \text{J}

36\ \text{J}

6.0\ \text{J}

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Physics 1 Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.

Topic 3.1: Translational Kinetic Energy

Learning Objective: 3.1.A

Describe the translational kinetic energy of an object in terms of the object’s mass and velocity.

Essential Knowledge: 3.1.A.1

An object’s translational kinetic energy is given by the equation $K = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$

Essential Knowledge: 3.1.A.2

Translational kinetic energy is a scalar quantity.

Essential Knowledge: 3.1.A.3

Different observers may measure different values of the translational kinetic energy of an object, depending on the observer’s frame of reference.

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AP®︎ Physics 1: Topic 3.1 Practice Test

Question 1 Easy

What You’re Being Tested On:

Learning Objective 3.1.A: 3.1.A.1, 3.1.A.2, 3.1.A.3