Kinetic and Potential Energy Intro

At which point on the roller coaster does the cart experience the greatest kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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• At the top of the slide
• At the bottom of the slide

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Where does the ball have the greatest potential energy and least kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Where does the basketball have the greatest potential energy and the least kinetic energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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At which location does the water in the water tower have the greatest gravitational energy?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

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When does the slingshot have the greatest amount of elastic potential energy?

• Point 1: before it is stretched

• Point 2: when it is fully stretched

• Point 3: while it in motion

• when it comes to a complete stop (not pictured)

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Select the graph that best represents the energy of the skier in the MIDDLE of the slope.

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Select the graph that best represents the energy of the skiers in the TOP of the slope.

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Select the graph that best represents the energy of the skiers in the BOTTOM of the slope.

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Potential energy ___________ as kinetic energy increases.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

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