Kinetic and Potential Energy Review

Which of the following is true at the point where you reach the top of your jump on a trampoline?

• The mechanical energy is zero
• The potential energy is at a maximum 
• The kinetic energy and potential energy are equal.
• The potential energy is at zero. 

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Which letter shows the ball when it has the least kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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At which point (s) does the pendulum have the most potential energy? 

• A and E
• A and C
• C
• B and D

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Which point (s) does the pendulum have the most kinetic energy? 

• A and E
• A and C
• C
• B and D

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Which letter shows the ball when it has the maximum kinetic energy

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which sequence shows a decrease in potential energy?  

• A, B, C, D
• D, E, F, G 
• B, F, E, C
• D, E, B, F

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At which point would the coaster have the least kinetic energy? 

• F
• G
• H
• K

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Which of the following is an example in which kinetic energy is converted to potential energy?

• A rock falls down a cliff

• A match burns

• A bike going up a hill

• A light bulb glows brightly

A book is pushed off the edge of a table. At what point during the fall will the potential and kinetic energy be equal?

• 1/4 of the way down

• 1/2 of the way down

• 3/4 of the way down

• right before it hits the ground

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A girl is jumping up and down. At what point has all of her kinetic energy been converted to potential energy?

• when she is on the ground

• when she is 1/4 of the way up

• when she is 1/2 of the way up

• upon reaching the top of her jump

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