Kinetic and Potential Quiz

The diagram shows a rubber band in two different states. Which of the following statements describes the diagram most accurately?

• The rubber band on the left has more kinetic energy than the one on the right.

• The rubber band on the right has more kinetic energy than the one on the left.

• The rubber band on the right has more elastic potential energy than the one on the left.

• The rubber band on the left has more elastic potential energy than the one on the right.

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Kinetic energy is shown in__________. Elastic potential energy is shown in__________.

• A. the paddle on the left (paddle A); the paddle on the right (B)

• B. the paddle on the right (B); the paddle on the left (paddle A)

• C. the paddle on the left (paddle A); the paddle on the left (paddle A)

• D. the paddle on the right (B); the paddle on the right (B)

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What is the main difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

• A. Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

• B. Potential energy is energy of motion, while kinetic energy is stored energy.

• C. Potential energy and kinetic energy are the same.

• D. Both potential and kinetic energy can only exist in moving objects.

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Chemical potential energy is stored in which of the following?

• A rolling ball

• A battery

• A moving bicycle

• A stretched rubber band

Which statement is true about kinetic energy?

• It increases as an object slows down.

• It is stored in the chemical bonds of substances.

• It depends on the mass and speed of an object.

• It is highest when an object is at rest.

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When a bow is drawn back, what type of potential energy is stored in it?

• Gravitational potential energy

• Chemical potential energy

• Elastic potential energy

• Kinetic energy

What happens to the kinetic energy of a car as it speeds up?

• It decreases.

• It remains constant.

• It increases.

• It turns into potential energy.

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Which of the following is an example of gravitational potential energy?

• a. A compressed spring

• b. A moving car

• c. A book on a shelf

• d. A battery

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