Kinetic vs. Potential Energy

An apple falling from the tree.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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A racehorse about to cross the finish line.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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A kid at the top of the slide.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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A lion chasing a zebra.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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A cat chasing a rat.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• F

• B

• A

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At which point of the roller coaster is potential energy the 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?

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• 3

• 4

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The coaster at B is at -

• Maximum PE, Minimum KE

• Minimum PE, Minimum KE

• Minimum PE, Maximum KE

• Maximum PE, Maximum KE

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

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• 4

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