Potential and Kinetic Energy 2

The energy of position (stored energy) is called

• kinetic energy
• potential energy
• both potential and kinetic energy
• neither potential nor kinetic energy

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The energy of motion is called

• kinetic energy
• potential energy
• both potential and kinetic energy
• neither potential nor kinetic energy

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As a marble rolls across a ramp, which position shows the most kinetic energy?

• Position A
• Position B
• Position C
• Position D

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Which slingshot shows the most potential energy?

• Slingshot 1
• Slingshot 2
• Slingshot 3

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Which two locations would show where the marble has the most potential energy?

• Position A
• Position G
• Position B
• Position C
• Position D

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As the marble moves through positions A,B,C, and D, what is the the potential energy doing?

• Potential energy is increasing
• Potential energy is decreasing

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As the marble moves through positions D, E, F, and G, what is the kinetic energy doing?

• The kinetic energy is increasing
• The kinetic energy is decreasing
• The kinetic energy is at it's minimum

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Which roller coaster starts with the most potential energy?

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The Gemini roller coaster features two cars that are racing against each other. If both cars are going the same speed and one car is empty and the other car is full of riders, which car has more kinetic energy?

• The car that is empty
• The car that is full of riders
• The have the same amount of kinetic energy

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The Top Thrill Dragster reaches a top speed of 120 miles per hour. Where does the roller coaster car have the most gravitational potential energy?

• At the beginning of the ride
• In the middle of the ride at the top of the hill
• At the end of the ride

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