Kinetic and Potential Energy

Which of these has the most potential energy?

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What is potential energy?

• The stored energy of an object due to its position or condition.

• The energy that an object has due to its motion.

• The energy an object has due to its speed.

• The energy an object has due to its volume.

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What is kinetic energy?

• The stored energy of an object due to its position or condition.

• The energy that an object has due to its motion.

• The energy an object has due to its speed.

• The energy an object has due to its volume.

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Which passenger has the most potential energy?

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• B

• C

• D

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Which of the following has the most kinetic energy?

• A car traveling at 80 mph

• A tractor-trailer traveling at 80 mph

• A cheetah running at 80 mph

• a motorcycle traveling at 80 mph

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When does an object have no kinetic energy?

• When it is at rest

• When it is moving very slowly

• When the only force acting on it is gravity

• When it has no electrical charge

Which object has the most potential energy?

• A ball resting on the ground

• A ball thrown at 100 kilometers per hour

• A ball on top of the refrigerator

• A ball resting on the edge of cliff

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When does a yo-yo have the most potential energy?

• when it is at its highest point

• when it is at its lowest point

• when it is moving between its highest and lowest point

• when it is moving at its top speed

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When is potential energy transformed into kinetic energy?

• When an object at rest is lifted to a higher position.

• When an object at rest remains at rest.

• When an object at rest is put into motion.

• When an object in motion is stopped and put at rest.

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What is the best synonym for potential energy?

• Stored energy

• Energy of motion

• Energy due to gravity

• Mechanical energy

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