Potential

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Energy that is stored in a system or object is called...

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Potential Energy

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All of the potential and kinetic energy within a specific system.

• Total Energy

• Net Force

• Work

• Speed

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A diagram of a pendulum is shown above. The pendulum is released from Position 1. At which two positions will the pendulum’s potential equal its kinetic energy?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 4

• 3 and 4

• 4 and 5

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Which of these has the most potential energy.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Explain what happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff.

• The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy increases.

• The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy decreases.

• The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.

• The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy decreases. 

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6.8A

Wood, batteries, gasoline, and  food are all examples of ________________________.

• gravitational potential energy

• elastic potential energy

• chemical potential energy

• None of the above

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Which statement explains the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

• Potential energy describes an object's acceleration, and kinetic energy describes an object's velocity

• Potential energy is energy stored within an object due to its relative position to the ground, and kinetic energy is the energy of motion

• Kinetic energy is energy stored within an object, and potential energy is the energy of motion

• Potential energy describes an object with a net force greater than zero, and kinetic energy describes an object with a net force of zero

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What type of energy is best represented at location X?

• Force energy

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Motion energy

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