Kinetic/Potential Energy Quiz

Thermal and light appears in two forms. What are they?

• A. Kinetic and electric  
• B. Potential and kinetic
• C. Stored and active

Stored energy is energy that can be described as:

• A. Energy in motion  
• B. Energy due to position/composition  
• C. Connected energy

Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy?

• A. Gravitational pull 
• B. Nuclear energy 
• C. Chemical bonds 
• D. Electricity

Which of the following has no energy?  

• A. A wrecking ball 
• B. A pot of water
• C. A moving vehicle
• D. None of the above

Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
The energy that exists before baking soda and vinegar combine to create carbon dioxide gas.

• PE
• KE

Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
A child on his way down a playground slide.

• PE
• KE

Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
Exploding fireworks.

• PE
• KE

Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
Ocean waves

• PE
• KE

Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
A stunt driver at the top of a ramp.

• PE
• KE

Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
The flexed string of an archer’s bow.

• PE
• KE