Copy of Potential Energy Notes 2023

Multiple Choice

What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

• Potential
• Kinetic

Multiple Choice

Stored energy

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

• mass

• joules

Multiple Choice

Using the image, which letter on the coaster represents the greatest potential energy?

• W
• X
• Y

Multiple Choice

As the ball is dropped, the potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases however the amount of energy stays the same.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

_________ is the energy of motion.

• Mechanical energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Sound energy

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Determine the POTENTIAL energy of the cart at position "C"

Multiple Choice

The two types of energy are...

• Force and Motion
• Potential and Energy
• Kinetic and Potential 

Multiple Choice

Running and jumping are examples of this type of energy.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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Mathematically , Work = force multiply by

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A roller coaster car, 500 kg with its passengers, reaches the top of the first hill, 20 meters above the ground. (g = 9.8 m/s2) What is the GPE?

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