WorksheetsPotential vs Kinetic Energy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Potential energy is
energy due to position.
energy due to motion.
Kinetic energy is
energy due to position.
energy of motion.
Which ball has the greater potential energy and why?
The blue ball has more PE because it is closer to the ground.
The blue ball has more PE because it has more mass.
The green ball has more PE because it's height is greater.
The green ball has more PE because it has less mass.
Which pie chart represents the energy balance of the rollercoaster in this diagram?
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Which pendulum position has maximum KE?
1
2
3
4
Which pendulum position has 50% PE and 50% KE?
1
2
3
4
Why does Object C have greater potential energy than both Objects A and B?
It has the same height as Object B and the same mass as Object A.
It is more massive than Object B and has a higher position than Object A.
This diagram and formula illustrates
kinetic energy
potential energy
mechanical energy
none of the above
Which of the three springs represents increased potential energy?
The compressed spring only because potential energy is only gained when an object is squeezed.
The stretched spring only because potential energy is only gained when an object is stretched out.
The compressed and stretched spring both have elastic potential energy gained from being squeezed or stretched.
none of the springs possesses potential energy
How does a pole vault pole propel the athlete over the bar?
The running athlete converts chemical PE in its muscles into KE when the pole touches the ground.
The bent pole stores KE that is converted to PE when it straightens out, propelling the athlete into the air.
The bent pole stores PE that is converted to KE when it straightens out, propelling the athlete into the air.
The athletes speed is converted to KE that propels the athlete over the bar.
