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WorksheetsPotential and Kinetic Energy
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
When you do work you are exerting-
push/pull
gravity
energy
power
The energy stored in an object is called (a) .
The unit of measure for potential and kinetic energy is the
newton
joule
meter
watt
Distance (height) and mass determine the amount of (a) energy in an object.
An object falling from 50m will have ___________ potential than an object falling from
30m.
greater
less
equal
The amount of kinetic energy in an object is determined by its-
speed and mass
height and mass
speed and velocity
height and velocity
This type energy is caused by motion.
kinetic
potential
solar
electrical
The faster an object moves the greater its (a) energy.
An object’s potential energy will increase with
speed and mass
height and mass
speed and velocity
height and velocity
Which car has KE = 100 and PE = 0
A
B
C
D
Which car has KE = 0 and PE = 100
A
B
C
D
Which car has KE = 75 and PE = 25
A
B
C
D
Which car has KE = 50 and PE = 50
A
B
C
D
A basketball sits on the rim before falling into the hoop.
potential energy
kinetic energy
A diver just before she dives off the 30m platform.
potential energy
kinetic energy
A bobsled is moving at its fastest speed around the final
turn.
potential energy
kinetic energy
A baseball just before being released by the pitcher.
potential energy
kinetic energy
A golf ball as it gains height after being hit by the driver.
potential energy
kinetic energy
A swimmer in the middle of a 50 m race.
potential energy
kinetic energy
