Energy Review for Test

At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Both potential and kinetic energy
• none of the above

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

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Both potential and kinetic energy
• none of the above

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 

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What would have the greatest kinetic energy?

• A car driving down a hill.
• A person running down a hill. 
• A ball rolling down a hill. 
• leaves rolling down a hill 

Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• F

• B

• A

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

• more

• less

2. The diagram to the right represents a diver’s motion from the top of a high diving board into a pool of water. At what point does the diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4