Potential and Kinetic energy

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 

• Potential 
• Energy
• Kinetic
• Friction

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__________ is stored energy. 

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

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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At which point is kinetic 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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Which point has the most potential energy?

• G
• f
• b
• a

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Explain what happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff.

• The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy increases.
• The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy decreases.
• The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.
• The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy decreases. 

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compare the potential energy and kinetic energy ot the metal ball when it is held by her hand at the STOP position.

• F The kinetic energy increases / potential energy decreases.

• G The kinetic energy doesn't change / The potential energy increases.

• H The kinetic energy decreases / The potential energy increases.

• J The kinetic energy decreases / The potential energy decreases.

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In which position is the cars kinetic energy at a minimum (at its LEAST)?

• A. Position of Car A

• B. Position of Car B

• C. Position of Car C

• D. Position of Car D

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When is Roberto's gravitational kinetic energy the greatest?

• A. When he is standing at the end of the diving board.

• B. At the top of his jump as his knees touch his head.

• C. Just as his hands hit the water.

• D. When he resurfaces after going below the surface.

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