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

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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Kinetic energy is related to 

• position or height of an object
• speed of an object

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Stored energy.

• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy

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The amount of force required to move an object is called

• mechanical energy

• work

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

Using the image, which planet has the greatest gravitational pull?

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• The Moon

• Earth

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Which image contains a roller coaster model that is designed to allow the cart to finish the track with no additional energy?

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