Potential vs. Kinetic Energy

When an object is in motion, it has ___________ energy.

• potential
• mechanical
• kinetic
• movement

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 

• Height and mass
• Friction and movement
• Mass and Movement
• Height and Friction 

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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Where is potential energy converting to kinetic energy

• D-G
• C-F
• A-D
• A-G

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In order to INCREASE the potential energy of an object, you need to:

• put the object lower to the ground
• raise the object higher

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Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?

• An object's position affects its potential energy
• Potential energy is Stored energy
• Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion
• All objects have potential energy

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While a boulder is on the top of a hill it has what type of energy? 

• Mechanical
• Kinetic
• Potential 
• Reactive 

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Which of the following is an exmaple of a change of kinetic energy into gravitational potential energy?

• a person parachuting out of a plane
• a car racing around an oval track
• a person skiing down a hill
• a person walking up a hill

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What is kinetic energy?

• energy of work
• energy of motion
• energy of gravity
• energy of power

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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