Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

The ability to do work by applying force is called

Back

energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

Which number shows kinetic energy at its maximum? Options:

three

,

two

,

four

,

five

Back

three

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Front

Stored energy or energy due to its position is called

Back

potential energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

Which of the following statements about a skier skiing down a steep slope is true?

• His kinetic energy decreases and his potential energy increases
• His potential energy decreases and his kinetic energy increases
• His chemical energy increases
• Both his potential and kinetic energy increases

Back

His potential energy decreases and his kinetic energy increases

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Front

Which of the following objects has kinetic energy?

A lamp that is turned off

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A bike parked at the top of a hill

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a ball thrown across the yard

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Fallen leaves laying on the ground below a tree

Back

a ball thrown across the yard

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Front

Which letter shows where is potential energy stored or at its maximum point? Options: Y, W, X, Z

Back

W

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Front

Potential energy depends on ______ and _______.

Back

height, mass

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Front

The two types of energy listed under mechanical energy

Back

potential and kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

Where is kinetic energy at its highest point? Options: X, Y, W, Z

Back

X

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Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy?

• Running down a steep hill on vacation
• Holding a basketball in practice
• A drawn bow in an archer's hand
• A baseball at its highest point in the air

Back

Running down a steep hill on vacation

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