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Potential and Kinetic Energy

Authored by Jacob Daugherty

Science, Physics

8th Grade

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Potential and Kinetic Energy
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The diagram shows a child on a swing. The child is swinging back and forth between points X and Z, through point Y. Points X and Z are at the same height. Which of the following statements best describes the kinetic energy and the gravitational potential energy of the child?

The child has no potential energy and no kinetic energy at position X and position Y.

The child has the same kinetic energy and potential energy at position X and position Y.

The child has more potential energy and less kinetic energy at position X than at position Y.

The child has more kinetic energy and less potential energy at position X than at position Y.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

a. a car parked on a steep hill 
b. a tennis ball rolling across the court
c. a picture hanging on the wall 
d. a piece of coal before it's burned 

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

1
2
3
4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which point has the most potential energy?

G
f
b
a

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which 2 letters have the most kinetic energy

W & Y
X & Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How much potential energy is at the top of a hill on a rollar coaster ride

100%
50%
0%
20%

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

W
X
Y
Z

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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