Potential and Kinetic Energy

Which energy type?
An airplane circling in preparation for a landing

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
A mousetrap set and ready to spring

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
A pile of coal that will be used for fuel

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
A flag blowing in the wind

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
A box stored on the top shelf of a closet

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
A dam holding back a river’s water

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
An unlit firecracker

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
A marble rolling down the aisle of your science classroom

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
A hammer held above a nail

• Potential
• Kinetic

Which energy type?
A new car battery

• Potential
• Kinetic