At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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

• 1 and 5

• 2 and 4

• 3

• 4 and 5

What type of energy is greatest at point C?

• It is the highest point

• The ball has its maximum Potential Energy

• The Ball has Kinetic Energy

• The ball is really my little brother!

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Choose the answer that has the most GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy.

• a 500 kg boulder on a 5 meter hill

• a 500 kg boulder on a 10 meter hill

• a 500 kg boulder on a 20 meter hill

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Choose the answer that has the most GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL energy

• a bird flying 7 km/h 3 meters off the ground

• a bird flying 7 km/h 6 meters off the ground

• a bird flying 10 km/h 3 meters off the ground

What two factors affect kinetic energy?

• mass

• speed

• height

• mass and speed

• mass and height

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?

• PE = mgh

• KE = 1/2mv²

• W = Fd

• P = W/t

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

• KE = mgh

• KE = 1/2mv²

• KE = 1/2 mv

• P = W/t

Unit of measurement for energy.

• newtons

• m/s/s

• joules

• kg

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

• more
• less
• none of the above
• same

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1