Potential and Kinetic Energy 1

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Where is the greatest kinetic energy found in this roller coaster track? Options: Point A, Point B, Point C, Point D

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Point C

Front

Where is the greatest gravitational potential energy found in this roller coaster track? Options: Point A, Point B, Point C, Point D

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Point A

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Potential energy

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Stored energy relative to an object's position

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

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Type of stored energy (Potential Energy) that has a height component

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of motion or movement

Front

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

• John kicking a goal during a soccer game
• Elise holding her arm out just BEFORE throwing the ball to her friend
• Alan running a 1 mile race
• Vivi hitting a homerun during her softball game

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Elise holding her arm out just BEFORE throwing the ball to her friend

Front

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

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A rollercoaster on top of its highest hill just BEFORE it drops

Front

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

• A ball on top of a shelf
• A yoyo just before dropping to the ground
• A rollercoaster on top of its highest hill just BEFORE it drops
• A basketball bouncing on the court

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A basketball bouncing on the court

Front

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

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A baseball being thrown at a speed of 93 mph

Front

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

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A bowling ball rolling down the alley