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Potential vs. Kinetic Energy Practice

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A skier is poised at the top of a steep slope.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

2.

A concrete dam holds back a large reservoir of water.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

3.

An archer has pulled back the string of his bow, ready to release the arrow at the distant target.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

4.

A women swings her golf club down toward the golf ball sitting on the tee.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

5.

A man swings an axe toward a log.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

6.

A flowerpot is falling from a windowsill.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

7.

A catapult is loaded with a boulder and pulled back into position. It is ready to be launched.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

8.

A fast-moving stream runs toward the mill.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

9.

The baseball player swings her bat.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

10.

A roller coaster has reached the top of the highest crest.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

11.

A marble rolls across the table.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

12.

A child is about to let go of a yo-yo.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

13.

A rock sitting at the top of a hill.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

14.

An apple falling from the tree.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

15.

A dog standing on the side of the street.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

16.

A racehorse about to cross the finish line.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

17.

A kid at the top of the slide.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

18.

A bird resting on the tree.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

19.

A lion chasing a zebra.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

20.

A cat chasing a rat.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic