Types of Energy

Which of the following is NOT an example of kinetic energy being converted to potential energy?

• a basketball player jumping for a rebound

• releasing a compressed spring

• squeezing a rubber ball

• pulling a sled up a hill

• a swing moving upward

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When you rub your hands together vigorously, friction causes kinetic energy to be converted into _________ energy. (multi-select)

• potential

• thermal

• light

• kinetic

• chemical

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When you consume food your body breaks down what you eat and uses it to provide energy for your body to function. What type of energy is your body using when it breaks down the food you eat?

• nuclear

• chemical

• thermal

• kinetic

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At what point does the pendulum bob have the most potential energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• There is no way to know

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At what point does the pendulum have the most kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• There is no way to know

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Potential energy is being converted into Kinetic energy from which points? (multi-select)

• D to A

• B to C

• A to D

• C to B

• There is no way to tell

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At which point does the ball have maximum potential energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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At what point does the ball have the least amount of kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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At what points does the ball have more kinetic energy that potential energy? Assume the ball is in motion at point A (multi-select)

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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Which of these correctly describes the energy that makes the carousel turn?

• F

• G

• H

• J