Mechanical Energy

Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 

• Height and mass
• Friction and movement
• Mass and Movement
• Height and Friction 

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which point has the most potential energy

• G
• f
• b
• a

Which 2 letters have the most kinetic energy

• W & Y
• X & Z

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How much pontential energy is at the top of a hill on a rollar coaster ride

• 100%
• 50%
• 0%
• 20%

Can energy be destroyed

• no
• yes

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy? 

• Both the potential energy and kinetic energy decrease
• The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases 
• The kinetic energy decreases while the potential energy increases 
• Bothe the potential energy and kinetic energy increase 

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

Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.

• destroyed

• transformed

• created

• ignored

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