Potential and Kinetic Energy Staar Aligned

compare the potential energy and kinetic energy ot the metal ball when it is held by her hand at the STOP position.

• F The kinetic energy increases / potential energy decreases.

• G The kinetic energy doesn't change / The potential energy increases.

• H The kinetic energy decreases / The potential energy increases.

• J The kinetic energy decreases / The potential energy decreases.

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In which position is the cars kinetic energy at a minimum (at its LEAST)?

• A. Position of Car A

• B. Position of Car B

• C. Position of Car C

• D. Position of Car D

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Compare the potential and kinetic energy when the ball is at its hightest point at the top.

• F. It has the greatest amount of both potential and kinetic energy.

• G. It has the least amount of both potential energy and kinetic energy.

• H. It has the greatest amount of potential energy, and the least amount of kinetic energy.

• J. It has the least amount of potential energy, but the greatest amount of kinetic energy.

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Isabelle is sweing on a playground swing. If she is moving as shown by the arrow, which is occuring as she swings upward?

• A. Her kinetic energy remains constant.

• B. Her gravitational potential energy is 0.

• C. Her kinetic energy is 0.

• D. Her gravitational potential energy is increasing.

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In which position is the car's gravitational potential energy at a maximum compared to its kinetic energy?

• F. Cart A

• G. Cart B

• H. Cart C

• J. Cart D

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When is Roberto's gravitational kinetic energy the greatest?

• A. When he is standing at the end of the diving board.

• B. At the top of his jump as his knees touch his head.

• C. Just as his hands hit the water.

• D. When he resurfaces after going below the surface.

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As the skier goes down the hill, his gravitational potential energy and his kinetic energy change. Which statement is CORRECT?

• In position A, gravitational potential energy is at its least energy.

• In position B, gravitation potential energy and kinetic energy are at 0.

• In position C, kinetic energy is at its least energy.

• In position D, gravitational potential energy is double the gravitational potential energy at position C.

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Which bar graph best describes the potential and kinetic energy at point V?

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• A

• B

• C

• D

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