Potential Energy

Which of these has the most potential energy?

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When is potential energy transformed into kinetic energy?

• When an object at rest is lifted to a higher elevation.

• When an object at rest remains at rest.

• When an object at rest is put into motion.

• When an object in motion is stopped and put at rest.

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Which type of energy increases when you compress a spring?

• elastic potential energy

• kinetic energy

• radiant energy

• sound energy

Elastic potential energy is energy stored in an object, such as a spring, due to the object being stretched or compressed. In which position is it most likely that the spring has lost its elastic potential energy?

• W

• Y

• X

• Z

At which point does the ball has the greatest gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

• A

• G

• D

• C

• G

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How could you increase the gravitational potential energy of an object without changing its mass and gravity?

• Make the object larger

• Lower the object towards the ground

• Raise the object farther off the ground

• Allow the object to roll on the ground

Which would have the LEAST gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

• A ball sitting on the ground

• Moon viewed from the Earth

• An airplane flying 30,000 feet above the ground

• A rock sitting on top of Mt. Everest

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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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At what point does the roller coaster have the most potential energy?

• A

• C

• G

• E

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the freefall ride gets pulled up to the top of the tower. As it ascends upward, what is taking place?

• it is gaining potential energy

• it is gaining kinetic energy

• it is gaining momentum

• it is gaining inertia

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