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WorksheetsPotential vs. Kinetic Energy
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of potential energy?
a)
stored energy due to position
b)
the energy that depends on mass and velocity
c)
the rate of energy stored due to movement
d)
how much energy is left after moving
2.
What is the definition for kinetic energy?
a)
the energy of motion (due to mass and velocity)
b)
stored energy due to position
c)
Energy at the top of a hill
3.
What is the equation for potential energy?
a)
1/2 * mass * velocity^2
b)
mass* gravity * height
c)
mass* acceleration
d)
Force * distance
4.
What is the equation for kinetic energy?
a)
1/2 * mass * velocity^2
b)
mass* gravity * height
c)
mass* acceleration
d)
Force * distance
5.
What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?
a)
Watts
b)
Joules
c)
Newtons
d)
Meters
6.
What is the unit of measurement for potential energy?
a)
Watts
b)
Joules
c)
Newtons
d)
Meters
7.
At which point is potential energy the greatest?
a)
Top of a hill
b)
bottom of a hill
c)
moving down a hill
d)
moving up a hill
8.
At which point is kinetic energy the greatest?
a)
Top of hill
b)
moving down a hill
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