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Potential Energy

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At which point is potential energy greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

2.

What energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff have?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

3.

Potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object. 

a)

Height and weight

b)
Friction and movement
c)
Mass and Movement
d)
Height and Friction 
4.
What is the formula for work?
a)

Force = work x displacement

b)

displacement = force x work

c)

Work = force x displacement

d)
Work = force x mass
5.

What are Equations for Potential Energy?

a)

Potential Energy = Weight x Height

b)

Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration / Height

c)

Potential Energy = Weight / Height

6.

At what position does the rock have the greatest potential energy?

a)
A
b)
B
c)
D
d)

C

7.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
8.

0.5 newton ball is about to roll off the edge of a 1.5 m tall table. What is its potential energy?

a)

4.5

b)

0.75

c)

15

d)

2