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Potential Energy

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The formula for calculating the gravitational potential energy in an object is shown above. Which object will have the largest value for its GPE

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

What are Equations for Gravitational Potential Energy?

a)

Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height

b)

Gravitational Potential Energy = Weight x Height

c)

Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength / Height

d)

Gravitational Potential Energy = Weight / Height

3.

Gravitational Potential Energy (Ep) is...

a)

the energy stored in a stretched object

b)

the energy stored in an electrically charged object

c)

the energy stored in a frozen object

d)

the energy stored in a raised object

4.

The formula for calculating gravitational potential energy is...

a)

1/2 x mass2 x gravitational field strength x height

b)

mass x gravitational field strength x height

c)

1/2 x mass x gravitational field strength x height

d)

mass x gravitational field strength x height2

5.
In the equation for gravitational potential energy, 'g' stands for...
a)
grams
b)
gravity
c)
gravitational field strength
d)
energy
6.

The most GPE is at

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

7.

The least amount of potential energy is at

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

8.

Imagine both balls fall off the table at the same speed. Which colour ball has more kinetic energy?

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

They have the same amount

d)

Neither balls have kinetic energy

9.
What type of energy is in this picture?
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
c)
Chemical
d)
Sound
10.
What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
11.
What energy is pulling an arrow back 
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
energy
12.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
13.

Which is the Potential energy from most to least on the stairs?

a)

D, C, B, A

b)

A, B, C, D

c)

C, B, A D

d)

D, A, B, C

14.

Which is the Potential energy from least to the greatest on the stairs?

a)

D, C, B, A

b)

A, B, C, D

c)

C, B, A D

d)

D, A, B, C