Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy, Mass & Speed

Which point has the most potential energy?

• Point G

• Point B

• Point F

• Point A

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What is the definition of Potential Energy?

• An object's energy of motion

• How fast an object moves

• Stored energy based on an object's height

• The amount of stuff in an object

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Which two letters have the most kinetic energy?

• W & Y

• X & Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

• The amount of stuff in an object

• How fast an object moves

• An objects stored energy based on it's height

• An object's energy of motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How do you increase an object's potential energy?

• Lower it closer to the ground

• Raise it higher up from the ground

• Keep it at the same level

• Increase the amount of stuff in it

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

How do you increase an object's kinetic energy?

• Raise it higher up from the ground

• Increase its mass

• Increase its movement

• Raise it higher up from the ground

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Is the following activity an example of potential or kinetic energy:

A child on his way down a playground slide.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Does a rock on the top of a cliff have potential energy or kinetic energy?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Select all variables that affect kinetic energy.

• Speed

• Mass

• Potential Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What is the definition of mass?

• How fast an object moves

• An object's stored energy based on its height

• An object's energy of motion

• The amount of "stuff" in an object