Potential and Kinetic Energy

Daniel and Abigail are on a thrilling roller coaster ride! At which point do they experience the greatest potential energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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What kind of energy is stored energy?

• Potential

• Kinetic

• None of the above

• All of the above

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Potential energy is greatest at point (a)   .

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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Imagine Aria and Priya racing on their bikes. The faster Aria pedals, the (a)   kinetic energy she has.

• more
• less

• none of the above

• same

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Sophia and Ethan are racing their skateboards down the hill. What kind of energy is powering their speedy adventure?

• Potential

• Kinetic

• Both potential and kinetic energy

• None of the above

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Match the following scenarios with the type of energy they best represent.

• Elastic energy scenario

• a piece of coal before it's burned 

• Potential energy scenario

• a tennis ball rolling across the court

• Kinetic energy scenario

• a car parked on top of a steep hill 

• Chemical energy scenario

• a trampoline spring being stretched

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Imagine Benjamin is climbing a ladder to reach the top of a treehouse. What kind of energy is he increasing during his climb? What kind of energy is he using to climb up? (Pick Two)

• Gravitational Potential

• Kinetic

• Elastic Potential

• Chemical Potential

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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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When a pendulum swings, at which point are potential and kinetic energy equal?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 5

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