Potential and Kinetic Energy

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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At which point of the roller coaster is potential energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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

• more

• less

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What is energy?

• rate of work
• Motion of an object
• ability to do work
• force over time

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

• Height (position)

• Mass

• Speed

• Friction

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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?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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A stretched rubber band.

• Potential
• Kinetic

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Gasoline in a car tank (car is not on).

• Potential
• Kinetic

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The coaster at B is at -

• Maximum PE, Minimum KE

• Minimum PE, Minimum KE

• Minimum PE, Maximum KE

• Maximum PE, Maximum KE

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