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Matter and Potential/Kinetic Energy Pretest

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

which point has the most potential energy

a)

D

b)

F

c)

B

d)

A

2.
Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 
a)
Potential 
b)
Energy
c)
Kinetic
d)
Friction
3.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
4.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
5.

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

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Both

6.

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Both

7.
What kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Both
8.

What kind of energy is in a waving hand?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Both

9.

What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Both

10.

Energy can not be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A basketball is being held in the hands of a player.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Both