Energy Test

Energy can be classified into two main categories, kinetic energy and potential energy.  Kinetic energy is when an object is:

• standing still
• actively doing something
• changing states of matter
• objects do not have kinetic energy

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NGSS.4-PS3-1

On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?

• At the bottom of a big hill
• When going around a corner
• When going upside down
• At the top of a big hill

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?

• At the bottom of a big hill
• When going around a corner
• When going upside down
• At the top of a big hill

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

• more
• less
• none of the above
• all of the above 

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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

At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

____________ is the ability to do work or cause change.

• Energy

• Force

• Friction

• Motion

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NGSS.HS-PS3-1

NGSS.HS-PS3-2

Energy in motion is ____________ energy.

• Potential

• Energy

• Kinetic

• Friction

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

__________ energy is stored energy.

• Potential

• Kinetic

• Force

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2