Potential Energy vs. Kinetic Energy Review

Does this phrase describe Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE)?

The energy of a spinning bicycle wheel.

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

Answer explanation

Because the wheel is in motion by spinning it is Kinetic Energy.

Fill in the term to complete the definition.

is the ability to move or to cause changes in matter.

(a)  

• Energy
• Potential Energy
• Kinetic Energy

Does this phrase describe potential or kinetic energy?

The energy of a stretched rubber band.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

A cup is sitting on a table. Which of the following would increase the cup's potential energy?

• Lifting it higher

• Knocking it off the table

• Moving it to the edge of the table

• Turning it over

A helicopter converts kinetic energy to potential energy when.

(a)  

• It rises to a higher altitude.
• It goes downward to land.
• Heavy cargo is added to the helicopter.
• The blades spin as it is about to take off.

Does this phrase describe potential energy or kinetic energy?

The energy of a baseball rolling on the ground.

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

This is a pendulum (a weight that swings back and forth on a string). At which 2 positions does the pendulum have the greatest potential energy?

• 1 & 5

• 2 & 4

Does this phrase describe potential or kinetic energy?

The energy in a wound-up toy.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

At which point does the water in the waterfall have the greatest gravitational potential energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Does this phrase describe potential or kinetic energy?

The energy of a book on a bookshelf.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy