Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

When a pendulum swings, where is potential energy the greatest?

Back

At positions 1 and 5.

Front

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

Back

X

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy the greatest?

Back

At the lowest point of the swing.

Front

The amount of kinetic energy an object has depends on its:

Back

Mass and speed

Front

Which point has the most potential energy? Options: G, F, B, A

Back

A

Front

Which cart has a little less kinetic energy than cart C?

Back

B

Front

Which point has the least kinetic energy? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

Choose the answer that has the most ELASTIC POTENTIAL energy:

a rubber band pulled back all the way

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a rubber band pulled back part of the way

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a rubber band laying on a table

Back

a rubber band pulled back all the way

Front

Which boulder has the most GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy? Options:

a 500 kg boulder on a 5 meter hill

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a 500 kg boulder on a 10 meter hill

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a 500 kg boulder on a 20 meter hill

Back

a 500 kg boulder on a 20 meter hill

Front

How do you increase kinetic energy?

Back

move faster