The Power of Kinetic Energy — Questions and answers

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Which famous scientist's quote did Sage's mom share about energy?

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  1. Isaac Newton
  2. Marie Curie
  3. Albert Einstein ✓
  4. Stephen Hawking

Answer: Albert Einstein

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Besides the ocean, in what city are cable cars mentioned as demonstrating kinetic energy?

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  1. New York City
  2. San Francisco ✓
  3. London
  4. Tokyo

Answer: San Francisco

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What kind of devices do scientists hope to power by harnessing kinetic energy from everyday movements?

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  1. Large buildings and factories
  2. Airplanes and rockets
  3. Small devices like wearable sensors and portable chargers ✓
  4. Entire cities without any other power sources

Answer: Small devices like wearable sensors and portable chargers

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What natural phenomenon is given as an example of kinetic energy being powerful and destructive?

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  1. A gentle breeze
  2. A falling leaf
  3. A hurricane ✓
  4. A calm ocean current

Answer: A hurricane

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What does Sage observe is connected by energy as she looks out across the Golden Gate Bridge?

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  1. Only big storms and fast cars
  2. Only plants and trees
  3. Every movement, every breath, every action ✓
  4. Only bright lights and loud sounds

Answer: Every movement, every breath, every action

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