Potential & Kinetic Energy

The ability to do work by applying force is called

• work

• energy

• force

• net force

Which number shows kinetic energy at its maximum?

• three

• two

• four

• five

Stored energy or energy due to its position is called

• mechanical energy

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

• thermal energy

Which of the following statements about a skier skiing down a steep slope is true?

• His kinetic energy decreases and his potential energy increases

• His potential energy decreases and his kinetic energy increases

• His chemical energy increases

• Both his potential and kinetic energy increases

Which of the following objects has kinetic energy?

• A lamp that is turned off

• A bike parked at the top of a hill

• a ball thrown across the yard

• Fallen leaves laying on the ground below a tree

Which letter shows where is potential energy stored or at its maximum point?

• Y

• W

• X

• Z

The two types of energy listed under mechanical energy

• kinetic and nuclear

• potential and kinetic

• potential and nuclear

• wind and thermal

Which of the following answer choices is NOT an example of potential energy?

• Running down a steep hill on vacation

• Holding a basketball in practice

• A drawn bow in an archer's hand

• A baseball at its highest point in the air

Energy in motion is called

• kinetic energy

• potential energy

• nuclear energy

• transfer energy

All of the answer choices are examples of kinetic energy Except-

• A volleyball player spiking a ball

• A race car speeding down the highway

• A bowling ball sitting on the rack

• A bowling ball rolling down the alley