Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

When an object is at rest and not in motion it has _________.

Back

potential energy

Front

The ability to do work is _____________

Back

energy

Front

An object in motion is an example of ___________

Back

kinetic energy

Front

What is the best example of increasing an object's potential energy?
Options: rolling a bowling ball, stretching a rubber band, swinging a baseball bat, dropping an apple

Back

stretching a rubber band

Front

An object that has kinetic energy must be _________

Back

in motion

Front

Walking down the sidewalk

Back

kinetic energy

Front

Gasoline in a gas tank

Back

potential energy

Front

An apple on an apple tree in an orchard

Back

potential energy

Front

What type of energy is water flowing down from a waterfall?

Back

kinetic energy

Front

What kind of energy does a basketball have when held 1 meter above the ground?

Back

Potential energy

Answer explanation

Potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or state.