Kinetic and Potential Energy Flashcard

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

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Kinetic

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What happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff?

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The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.

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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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A baseball held by a pitcher has _____________ energy.

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Potential

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

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more

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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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When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

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At the highest point of the swing.

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What are the two factors that affect kinetic energy?

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mass and speed

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According to the picture, how would the gravitational potential energy of the car change if its weight was doubled?

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The gravitational potential energy would be doubled

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This is an example of what type of energy? Options: Kinetic, Potential, Electric, Thermal

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Kinetic

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