Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Energy can be classified into two main categories, kinetic energy and potential energy. Kinetic energy is when an object is: standing still, actively doing something, changing states of matter, objects do not have kinetic energy.

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actively doing something

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What type of energy is in this picture? Options: Kinetic, Potential, Chemical, Sound

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Potential

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On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy? Options: At the bottom of a big hill, When going around a corner, When going upside down, At the top of a big hill

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At the top of a big hill

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On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy? Options: At the bottom of a big hill, When going around a corner, When going upside down, At the top of a big hill

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At the bottom of a big hill

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A baseball held by a pitcher has _____________ energy.

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Potential

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At what position does the rock have the greatest kinetic energy? Options: A, B, D, E

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E

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The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

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more

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When you compress a spring, you are storing __________ energy.

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elastic

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What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

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Potential

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

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Kinetic