Potential & Kinetic Energy Quiz

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 flowerpot sitting on a windowsill?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

• a. a car parked on a steep hill 
• b. a tennis ball rolling across the court
• c. a picture hanging on the wall 
• d. a piece of coal before it's burned 

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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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Which 2 letters have the most kinetic energy

• W & Y
• X & Z

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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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As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy? 

• Both the potential energy and kinetic energy decrease
• The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases 
• The kinetic energy decreases while the potential energy increases 
• Bothe the potential energy and kinetic energy increase 

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What kind of energy is in basketball passing through the hoop?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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