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Forces and Interactions

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
2.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
2. The diagram to the right represents a diver’s motion from the top of a high diving board into a pool of water. At what point does the diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
4.
How can I gain potential energy? (choose the best answer)
a)
Run a mile
b)
Walk up the stairs
c)
Climb a mountain
d)
Go down the stairs
5.

Two balloons are hanging from a stick.

Both balloons have a positive charge.

How would you expect the balloons to move?

a)

there would be no movement

b)

towards each other

c)

away from each other

6.

Two balloons are hanging from a stick.

One balloon has a positive charge and the other has a negative charge.

How would you expect the balloons to move?

a)

there would be no movement

b)

towards each other

c)

away from each other

7.

The ball on the string is being repelled (pushed away) by the metal bar.

What must be the charge on the ball?

a)

postivie

b)

neutral

c)

negative

8.

Electrons have a _________________ charge.

a)

neutral

b)

positive

c)

negative

9.

Protons have a ________________ charge.

a)

neutral

b)

positive

c)

negative

10.

Which of the following is true?

a)

Electric charge is transferred only when all objects have balanced charges.

b)

Electric charge is transferred when electrons move.

c)

Electric charge is transferred when protons move.

d)

Electric charge is transferred when protons and neutrons change places.