Energy

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

• Potential
• Kinetic

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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At which point is kinetic energy greatest? 

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.

• destroyed
• transferred
• created
• ignored

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Energy is the ability to do _____________ or cause change.

• work
• rest
• experiments
• science

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Potential energy that depends on height is called

• kinetic energy
• gravitational potential energy
• elastic potential energy
• mechanical energy

I have the most potential energy if I am: 

• 5 feet high
• 10 feet high
• 15 feet high
• 20 feet high

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What best describes potential energy?

• Stored energy

• Energy in motion

What best describes kinetic energy?

• Stored energy

• Energy in motion