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Potential and Kinetic Energy

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When you do work you are exerting-

a)

push/pull

b)

gravity

c)

energy

d)

power

2.

The energy stored in an object is called (a)   .

3.

The unit of measure for potential and kinetic energy is the

a)

newton

b)

joule

c)

meter

d)

watt

4.

Distance (height) and mass determine the amount of (a)   energy in an object.

5.

An object falling from 50m will have ___________ potential than an object falling from

30m.

a)

greater

b)

less

c)

equal

6.

The amount of kinetic energy in an object is determined by its-

a)

speed and mass

b)

height and mass

c)

speed and velocity

d)

height and velocity

7.

This type energy is caused by motion.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

solar

d)

electrical

8.

The faster an object moves the greater its (a)   energy.

9.

An object’s potential energy will increase with

a)

speed and mass

b)

height and mass

c)

speed and velocity

d)

height and velocity

10.

Which car has KE = 100 and PE = 0

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

Which car has KE = 0 and PE = 100

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

Which car has KE = 75 and PE = 25

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

13.

Which car has KE = 50 and PE = 50

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

A basketball sits on the rim before falling into the hoop.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

15.

A diver just before she dives off the 30m platform.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

16.

A bobsled is moving at its fastest speed around the final

turn.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

17.

A baseball just before being released by the pitcher.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

18.

A golf ball as it gains height after being hit by the driver.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy

19.

A swimmer in the middle of a 50 m race.

a)

potential energy

b)

kinetic energy