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WorksheetsKinetic vs Potential Energy
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When an object is in motion, it has ___________ energy.
a)
potential
b)
mechanical
c)
kinetic
d)
movement
2.
Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.
a)
Height and mass
b)
Friction and movement
c)
Mass and Movement
d)
Height and Friction
3.
When plants convert the sun's energy into food, which type of energy is it?
a)
kinetic
b)
chemical
c)
thermal
d)
radiant
4.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
5.
Where is potential energy converting to kinetic energy
a)
D-G
b)
C-F
c)
A-D
d)
A-G
6.
In order to INCREASE the potential energy of an object, you need to:
a)
put the object lower to the ground
b)
raise the object higher
7.
Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy?
a)
A. Gravitational pull
b)
B. Nuclear energy
c)
C. Chemical bonds
d)
D. Electricity
8.
Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
The energy that exists before baking soda and vinegar combine to create carbon dioxide gas.
The energy that exists before baking soda and vinegar combine to create carbon dioxide gas.
a)
PE
b)
KE
9.
Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
A child on his way down a playground slide.
A child on his way down a playground slide.
a)
PE
b)
KE
10.
Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
Ocean waves
Ocean waves
a)
PE
b)
KE
11.
Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
Exploding fireworks.
Exploding fireworks.
a)
PE
b)
KE
12.
Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
Boiling water.
Boiling water.
a)
PE
b)
KE
13.
Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
The flexed string of an archer’s bow.
The flexed string of an archer’s bow.
a)
PE
b)
KE
14.
Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
A glowing neon sign.
A glowing neon sign.
a)
PE
b)
KE
15.
Does a rock on the top of a cliff have potential energy or kinetic energy?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
16.
Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?
a)
An object's position affects its potential energy
b)
Potential energy is Stored energy
c)
Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion
d)
All objects have potential energy
17.
While a boulder is on the top of a hill it has what type of energy?
a)
Mechanical
b)
Kinetic
c)
Potential
d)
Reactive
18.
Which of the following is an exmaple of a change of kinetic energy into gravitational potential energy?
a)
a person parachuting out of a plane
b)
a car racing around an oval track
c)
a person skiing down a hill
d)
a person walking up a hill
19.
What is energy?
a)
rate of work
b)
Motion of an object
c)
ability to do work
d)
force over time
20.
What is kinetic energy?
a)
energy of work
b)
energy of motion
c)
energy of gravity
d)
energy of power
21.
What are the two factors that affect kinetic energy?
a)
time and energy
b)
power and mass
c)
mass and velocity
d)
time and work
22.
What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy
a)
Newton
b)
Joule
c)
Watt
d)
Kilogram
23.
What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
24.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
25.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
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