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Potential/Kinetic Energy Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A bicycle rider is traveling up a hill. When the rider reaches the top of the hill, she stops to rest. Then she travels down the hill. Which statement correctly describes the potential energy and the kinetic energy of the bicycle rider?

a)

As the rider moves up the hill, her kinetic energy increases, and her potential energy decreases.

b)

As the rider reaches the bottom of the hill, her kinetic energy and her potential energy decrease.

c)

When the rider is at the top of the hill, her potential energy is the greatest, and her kinetic energy is the least.

d)

When the rider goes down the hill, her potential energy increases, and her kinetic energy decreases.

2.

Conservation of energy means that

a)

energy can be created but not destroyed

b)

energy can be destroyed but not created

c)

energy can be both created and destroyed

d)

energy can be neither created nor destroyed

3.

Kinetic energy can be described as

a)

energy in motion

b)

stored energy

c)

a chemical reaction

d)

connected energy

4.

As a boulder rolls from the top of a hill to the bottom, how does its potential and kinetic energy change?

a)

Potential and kinetic energy both increase.

b)

Potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases.

c)

Potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases.

d)

Potential and kinetic energy both increase.

5.

As a boulder rolls from the top of a hill to the bottom, how does its potential and kinetic energy change?

a)

Potential and kinetic energy both increase.

b)

Potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases.

c)

Potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases.

d)

Potential and kinetic energy both increase.

6.

Students are investigating changes from potential to kinetic energy by rolling a marble down a ramp made by propping up a plastic ruler on a book and letting it roll down.

Which of the following will change the potential energy the marble starts with?

a)

Adding more books beneath the ruler to increase its height

b)

Pushing the marble down the ramp

c)

Switching the plastic ruler with a wooden one

d)

Replacing the marble with a rock

7.

A bicycle and passenger car are both moving at a velocity of 15 miles per hour. Which has more kinetic energy?

a)

the bicycle because it has less mass

b)

They are both moving at the same velocity, therefore they have equal kinetic energy.

c)

It is impossible to know as both are moving at the same velocity

d)

the car because it has more mass

8.

The illustration shows a roller coaster and indicates four different positions the car might be at as it moves along the track.

At which point in the roller coaster's journey is its potential energy the greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

9.

Which variables affect kinetic energy?

a)

pressure and volume

b)

velocity and mass

c)

weight and height

d)

temperature and weight

10.

Sammy studied kinetic and potential energy by observing apples on a tree during a field investigation. What type of energy do the apples on the tree have?

a)

elastic potential energy

b)

mechanical energy

c)

gravitational potential energy

d)

sound energy

11.

Which of the following changes will increase the kinetic energy of a snowball at the top of a hill?

a)

melting the snowball with the sun

b)

moving the snowball to a lower hill

c)

pushing the snowball as it rolls down the hill, increasing its velocity

d)

all of the above

12.

If a green golf ball is dropped from a height of 7 feet and a yellow golf ball is dropped from a height of 12 feet, which ball has greater potential energy before it is released?

a)

yellow

b)

green

c)

Both have the same amount of potential energy.

d)

Neither will have more potential energy than the other.

13.

What is it called when one type of energy changes to another type of energy?

a)

constant

b)

a Joule

c)

energy transformation

d)

total energy

14.

Energy is measured in

a)

Kilograms

b)

Joules

c)

Liters

d)

Centimeters

15.

All energy, potential and kinetic, within a specific system is called

a)

total energy

b)

radiant energy

c)

light energy

d)

recyclable energy

16.

What is energy?

a)

what I have after a Monster drink

b)

what 6th graders have in abundance

c)

the ability to do work

d)

none of the above

17.

When a tennis ball is dropped, potential energy is destroyed and kinetic energy is created.

a)

True

b)

False

18.
Describe the energy in this picture.
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Potential and Kinetic
d)
The slinky has no energy.
19.
Describe the energy in this picture.
a)
Gravitational Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Elastic Potential
d)
No Energy
20.
Gravitational Potential energy increases as _________ increases.
a)
Speed
b)
Elasticity
c)
Height
d)
Movement
21.
Describe the energy at Position B.
a)
High Potential
b)
Low Kinetic
c)
High Kinetic
d)
Equal Potential and Kinetic
22.
At which position would the roller coaster be transforming kinetic energy to potential energy?
a)
A to B
b)
B to C
c)
C to D
d)
No such transformation.
23.

Two books both have a mass of 10kg. One book is dropped from a height of 1m, the other is dropped from a 15m. Which statement best describes the relationship between the mass and height of an object and its gravitational potential energy?

a)

Both books will have the same gravitational potential energy because they both have a mass of 10kg.

b)

The book that is dropped from the height of 15m will have a greater gravitational potential energy because it is dropped from a greater height.

c)

The book that is dropped from the height of 1m will have a greater gravitational potential energy because it is dropped from a lower height.

d)

Mass and height do not affect the gravitational potential energy of an object.

24.

True/False: From Point F to Point H, potential energy is decreasing while kinetic energy is increasing

a)

False

b)

True

25.

Using the image, what is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy?

a)

Potential energy is increasing and kinetic energy is decreasing

b)

Both potential and kinetic energy stay the same

c)

Potential energy is decreasing and kinetic energy is increasing

26.

Stored energy is also known as __________________

a)

energy

b)

gravitational potential energy

c)

potential energy

d)

kinetic energy

27.

Which statement is FALSE about the image

a)

Figure A is an example of potential energy

b)

Figure B is an example of kinetic energy.

c)

Figure A is an example of kinetic energy.

28.

The amount of gravitational potential energy depends on an object’s….. (Choose all that apply)

a)

weight

b)

height from ground

c)

gravity

d)

none of the above

29.

True/False: From Point H to Point K, kinetic energy is decreasing while potential energy is increasing

a)

False

b)

Ture

30.

What type of energy does a soccer ball rolling on the ground have?

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

c)

Just plain energy

d)

No Energy

31.

Conservation of energy means that

a)

energy can be created but not destroyed

b)

energy can be destroyed but not created

c)

energy can be both created and destroyed

d)

energy can be neither created nor destroyed

32.

What type of energy does a person standing at the top of a ladder have?

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Gravitational Potential

c)

Elastic Potential

d)

Chemical Potential

e)

No Energy

33.

The illustration shows a roller coaster and indicates four different positions the car might be at as it moves along the track.

At which point in the roller coaster's journey is its potential energy the greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

34.

What is it called when one type of energy changes to another type of energy?

a)

Energy transfer

b)

a Joule

c)

energy transformation

d)

total energy

35.
This is the energy of moving electrons. 
a)
nuclear 
b)
electricity 
c)
potential 
d)
sound 
36.
This is the energy that can be released by breaking the bonds between compounds. 
a)
electromagnetic
b)
nuclear 
c)
kinetic 
d)
chemical 
37.
___________ energy can move through empty space.  
a)
Sound 
b)
Nuclear 
c)
Electromagnetic 
d)
Chemical 
38.
The energy from the random movement of particles is _______ energy.
a)
chemical 
b)
potential 
c)
thermal 
d)
interesting 
39.
The is the energy due to the splitting of atoms. 
a)
nuclear 
b)
chemical 
c)
mechanical 
d)
sound 
40.
These are fuels that are made from things that were living. 
a)
carbon fuels 
b)
synthetic fuels 
c)
bio fuels 
d)
dude fuels 
41.
Light is a form of __________ energy. 
a)
Sound 
b)
Electromagnetic
c)
Fun
d)
Thermal 
42.
This is the energy that moves objects. 
a)
cool 
b)
nuclear 
c)
chemical 
d)
mechanical 
43.
In order to gain energy from a chemical source this must happen. 
a)
chemical change 
b)
physical change 
c)
chemical properties 
d)
physical properties 
44.
This is the energy of vibrating molecules that move through matter. 
a)
sound 
b)
thermal 
c)
mechanical 
d)
electrical 
45.

If an object's atoms and molecules are moving very quickly what might be true about its thermal energy?

a)

The object is hot.

b)

The object is cold.

c)

The object is a solid.

d)

The object has no thermal energy.

46.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Heat
b)
Sound
c)
Light
47.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Heat
b)
Light
c)
Sound
48.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Sound
b)
Heat 
c)
Light
49.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Light
b)
Sound
c)
Heat
50.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Heat
b)
Light
c)
Sound
51.
Is this a heat, light, or sound source?
a)
Heat
b)
Light 
c)
Sound
52.
When you pull a door open, what type of energy is being used?
a)
light energy
b)
sound energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
heat energy
53.
If the radio is on in the car, what form of energy allows you to hear the music?
a)
light energy
b)
sound energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
heat energy
54.
What source of energy does a campfire provide?
a)
sound energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
heat energy
d)
heat and light energy
55.
When you sharpen your pencil, you are using what type of energy?
a)
light
b)
sound
c)
mechanical
d)
heat
56.
Which of the following provides light energy?
a)
flashlight
b)
radio
c)
bicycle
d)
headphones
57.
Thermal energy is another name for heat energy?
a)
True 
b)
False
58.
The sun provides what 2 types of energy?
a)
heat and sound
b)
light and mechanical
c)
light and sound
d)
heat and light
59.
Energy stored in an atom's nucleus
a)
chemical energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
kinetic energy
d)
nuclear energy
60.
Energy stored in a flexed or compressed object
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
mechanical energy
c)
kinetic energy
d)
elastic potential energy
61.
Energy in the form of waves that can move through space
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
electromagnetic energy
c)
sound energy
d)
elastic potential energy
62.

Another word for "thermal energy" is ________________

a)

Solar energy

b)

Light energy

c)

Heat energy

d)

Electrical energy

63.

What form of energy is this?

a)

Electrical

b)

Mechanical

c)

Chemical

d)

Thermal

64.
The ultimate source of energy is:
a)
The sky
b)
The sun
c)
Plants
d)
Movement
65.
In the picture, the ball being held has a lot of _______ energy and zero _____ energy.
a)
Potential; Kinetic
b)
Kinetic; Potential
66.
Sunlight, radio waves, and X-Rays are each examples of _______ energy.
a)
chemical
b)
electrical
c)
Potential
d)
electromagnetic
67.
Which object requires only mechanical energy to perform its main function?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
68.

Define energy.

a)

Energy is the capacity or ability to do work.

b)

Energy is power.

c)

Energy is something that can be created.

d)

Energy is a quantity that can be destroyed.

69.
Which type of energy does the battery produce?
a)
sound
b)
light
c)
mechanical
d)
electrical
70.
__________ energy is released from a substance when transformed into a new substance.
a)
chemical
b)
radiant
c)
mechanical 
d)
heat
71.
What most likely caused the water on the table to evaporate?
a)
heat
b)
wind
c)
gravity
d)
light
72.
What type of energy is used to cook food in an oven?
a)
heat
b)
solar
c)
nuclear
d)
mechanical
73.
The glow sticks produce light for a short amount of time. The light from the glow stick is ____________.
a)
heat energy
b)
gravity
c)
magnetism
d)
chemical energy
74.

__________ energy is possessed by an object due to its position.

a)

chemical

b)

radiant

c)

potential

d)

heat

75.

What type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses that energy to fly?

a)

chemical to mechanical

b)

mechanical to chemical

c)

thermal to mechanical

d)

mechanical to thermal

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