Potential Energy and Force

Which of these has the most potential energy.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Stored energy.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What is the unit to MEASURE force?

• Kilogram

• Meter

• Pounds

• Newton

Where is the greatest kinetic and potential energy in this roller coaster?

a

b

Greatest Kinetic Energy

Greatest Potential Energy

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​ Holding a baseball ​ and ​ (a)   are examples of ​ (b)   , which is stored energy.

• being at the top of a hill on a roller coaster

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

• kicking a soccer ball

• going down a hill on a roller coaster

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Match the label to the appropriate part of the picture

a

b

c

Potential Energy

Potential Energy

Kinetic Energy

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Where is the greatest kinetic and potential energy in this roller coaster?

a

b

Greatest Kinetic Energy

Greatest Potential Energy

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A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.

• friction

• force

• magnet

• gravity

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Potential energy is related to 

• position or height of an object

• speed of an object

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