Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

The diagram shows a child on a swing. The child is swinging back and forth between points X and Z, through point Y. Points X and Z are at the same height. Which statement best describes the kinetic energy and the gravitational potential energy of the child?

Back

The child has more potential energy and less kinetic energy at position X than at position Y.

Front

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy? Options: a. a car parked on a steep hill, b. a tennis ball rolling across the court, c. a picture hanging on the wall, d. a piece of coal before it's burned

Back

a tennis ball rolling across the court

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?

Back

At the lowest point of the swing.

Front

Which point has the most potential energy? Options: G, f, b, a

Back

a

Front

Which 2 letters have the most kinetic energy?

Back

X & Z

Front

How much potential energy is at the top of a hill on a roller coaster ride? Options: 100%, 50%, 0%, 20%

Back

100%

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest? Options: W, X, Y, Z

Back

W

Front

As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy?

Back

The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases

Front

What kind of energy is in gasoline in a car tank (car is not on)?

Back

Potential

Front

A rubber band has been pulled backward but hasn’t been let go yet.

Back

Potential