Energy Review 2

Melissa made the sketches above to record every examples of types of energy. Which sketch(es) shows kinetic energy? 

• 1 only
• 2 only 
• 3 only
• 1 and 2 only

When there is friction on a roller coaster, some of the potential energy is not converted into 

• kinetic energy.
• nuclear energy.
• light energy.
• chemical energy.

Which of the following is the energy that comes from changes in an atom's nucleus? 

• thermal energy
• light energy
• nuclear energy
• chemical energy

What is the energy transformation occurring in this picture? 

• chemical energy → potential energy
• light energy → electrical energy
• light energy → potential energy
• wind energy → electrical energy

Suppose you are jumping on a trampoline. At the top of your jump, which of these is true? 

• The mechanical energy is zero. 
• The potential energy is at a maximum. 
• The kinetic energy and potential energy are equal. 
• The potential energy is zero. 

Gravitational potential energy depends on 

• mass and velocity. 
• weight and height. 
• mass and weight. 
• height and distance. 

Which is the best definition of kinetic energy? 

• kinetic energy is stored energy
• kinetic energy is the energy of motion
• all forms of energy are kinetic energy
• only living things can have kinetic energy

Bill pulls a rubber band tight to shoot a piece of paper. At the point when the rubber band is stretched to its maximum, compare and contrast the amounts of PE and KE. 

• there is no potential or kinetic energy
• all potential energy and no kinetic energy
• all kinetic energy and no potential energy
• equal amounts of potential and kinetic energy

The location on the track where the train has the GREATEST potential energy is - 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which situation is an example of increasing potential energy? 

• pulling a wagon uphill
• emptying a bucket of water
• a cat jumping from a tree
• a bicyclist stopping at a stop sign