Potential and Kinetic Energy

At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

__________ is stored energy. 

• Potential
• Kinetic
• None of the above 
• All of the above 

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

• more
• less
• none of the above
• same

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Both potential and kinetic energy
• none of the above

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

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Both potential and kinetic energy
• none of the above

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 

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 

• Potential 
• Energy
• Kinetic
• Friction

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

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

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

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Both

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4