Kinetic and Potential Energy

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which point has the most potential energy?

• G
• f
• b
• a

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Based on the diagram of a roller coaster car on a roller coaster track, what statement is true?

• The car at point A has more kinetic energy than the car at point C

• The car at point C has less kinetic energy than the car at point B.

• The car at point C has more kinetic energy than the car at point B.

• The car at point D has less potential energy than the car at point B.

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 

• Potential 
• Energy
• Kinetic
• Friction

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

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

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__________ is stored energy. 

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

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

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

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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