Energy Diagrams

Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• f

• b

• a

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

• Non-Linear

• Linear

• Inverse

• Poly-atomic

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

• Increase

• Decrease

• Stay the same

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When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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At which point would there be the MOST Kinetic Energy?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

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At which point would there be the LEAST Kinetic Energy?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

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At which point would there be the LEAST Potential Energy?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

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