Potential Energy Diagrams

Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• f

• b

• a

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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The diagram to the right represents a diver’s motion from the top of a high diving board into a pool of water. At what point does the diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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According to this graph, as kinetic energy decreases, potential energy must?

• Increase

• Decrease

• Stay the same

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Based on the diagram of a roller coaster car on a roller coaster track, what statement is true?

• The car at point A has more kinetic energy than the car at point C

• The car at point C has less kinetic energy than the car at point B.

• The car at point C has more kinetic energy than the car at point B.

• The car at point D has less potential energy than the car at point B.

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This graph depicts what type of relationship between kinetic and potential energy?

• Non-Linear

• Linear

• Inverse

• Poly-atomic

In the figure, potential energy is being converted into kinetic energy from

• point A to point B

• point B to point C

• The only energy involved here is kinetic.

• Energy is not being converted.

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Which point on the roller coaster's path represents the maximum potential energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The graph shown could represent which of these?

• A book released from a height with the dotted line representing potential energy and the solid line representing kinetic energy.

• A book released from a height with the dotted line representing kinetic energy and the solid line representing potential energy.

• A pendulum released from a height with the dotted line representing potential energy and the solid line representing kinetic energy.

• A pendulum released from a height with the dotted line representing kinetic energy and the solid line representing potential energy.

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Which point on the pendulum's swing represents the minimum potential energy?

• A

• B

• C

• A & C

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