Energy transformations

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A rock at the edge of a cliff.

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Potential

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What type of energy is stored in a plate as it sits in a cabinet?

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potential energy

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

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W

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

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The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases

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

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X

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When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

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3

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Which example best represents kinetic energy? Options: stretched rubber band, glass of milk, a computer, a flying kite.

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A flying kite

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Which example best represents potential energy? Options: Fire, ice cream, bouncing ball, ocean waves

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ice cream

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states energy cannot be gained or lost but only transformed.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy? Options: An object's position affects its potential energy, Potential energy is Stored energy, Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion, All objects have potential energy

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Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion

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