Potential & Kinetic Energy

At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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

• more

• less

• none of the above

• same

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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

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 

• Potential 
• Energy
• Kinetic
• Friction

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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

• Height (position)

• Mass

• Speed

• Friction

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Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• F

• B

• A

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__________ is stored energy.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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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?

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• 2
• 3
• 4

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