3.2: Define Potential and Kinetic Energy

Potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

• Height (position)

• Mass

• Speed

• Friction

Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• F

• B

• A

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At which point of the roller coaster is potential energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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

• more

• less

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__________ is stored energy.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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A basketball is being held in the hands of a player. This shows...

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

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Kinetic energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

• Height (position)

• Mass

• Speed

• Friction

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What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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