Kinetic vs. Potential Energy

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

• a. a car parked on a steep hill 
• b. a tennis ball rolling across the court
• c. a picture hanging on the wall 
• d. a piece of coal before it's burned 

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which point has the most potential energy?

• G
• f
• b
• a

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Which 2 letters have the most kinetic energy

• W & Y
• X & Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How much potential energy is at the top of a hill on a rollar coaster ride

• 100%
• 50%
• 0%
• 20%

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

At which point is kinetic energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

 What kind of energy is in gasoline in a car tank (car is not on)?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What kind of energy is in an acorn hanging from an oak tree?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What energy is pulling an arrow back 

• kinetic energy
• potential energy
• energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2