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Worksheets5.2 Intro to Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
Energy and work are measured in
kilograms
meters
Joules
m/s
__________ is stored energy.
Potential
Kinetic
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.
more
less
Potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.
Height (position)
Mass
Speed
Friction
Kinetic energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.
Height (position)
Mass
Speed
Friction
At which point of the roller coaster is potential energy the greatest?
W
X
Y
Z
If a crate is moved 10 m with a force of 50 N, how much work is done?
40 Joules
60 Joules
500 Joules
5 Joules
Which point has the most potential energy?
G
F
B
A
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy lowest?
1
2
3
4
When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its least?
1
2
3
4
Kinetic energy depends on
mass and height
height and speed
mass and speed
mass and force
Potential energy depends on
mass and height
height and speed
mass and speed
height and force
When a roller coaster is at the top of a hill it has
high potential energy
high kinetic energy
low potential energy
equal amounts of kinetic and potential energy
I am holding a balloon that is full of air, the balloon has
kinetic energy
potential energy
I released a balloon that was full of air and it is flying around the room, the balloon has
kinetic energy
potential energy
Which passenger has the most potential energy?
A
B
C
D
