Kinetic and Potential Energy

Potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

• Height (position)

• Mass

• Speed

• Friction

Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• F

• B

• A

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

At which point of the roller coaster is potential energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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NGSS.MS-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

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

• more

• less

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

__________ is stored energy.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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

• Potential
• Kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Both

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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