Kinetic and Potential Energy

Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 

• Height and mass
• Friction and movement
• Mass and Movement
• Height and Friction 

2. The diagram to the right represents a diver’s motion from a diving board into a pool. At what point does the diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

What does kinetic energy depend on?

• The weight and volume of an object
• The buoyancy of an object
• The mass and speed of an object
• The furriness of an object

What is energy?

• Something that takes up space.

• The ability to make something move or change.

• Anything that has mass.

What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

• Potential
• Kinetic

I have the most potential energy if I am:

• standing on the ground

• in a deep cave

• on top of my roof

• at the top of a skyscraper

Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• F

• D

• A

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic

How can I gain potential energy? (choose the best answer)

• Run as fast as I can

• Be very still

• Climb a mountain

• Go downstairs

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

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