WorksheetsPotential and Kinetic Energy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When you do work, you are exerting ____________.
a)
push
b)
pull
c)
energy
d)
power
2.
The energy stored in an object is called ____________.
a)
joule
b)
kinetic
c)
potential
d)
transformed
3.
The unit of measure for potential and kinetic energy is the ____________.
a)
newton
b)
meter
c)
watt
d)
joule
4.
Distance (height) and mass determine the amount of ____________ energy in an object.
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
c)
thermal
d)
solar
5.
An object falling from 50 meters will have ____________ potential energy than an object falling from 30 meters.
a)
more
b)
less
c)
equal
d)
lower
6.
If you have two objects with different masses about to fall from the same height, which one will have the greatest potential energy?
a)
smallest
b)
flattest
c)
roundest
d)
largest
7.
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
8.
This type of energy is caused by motion.
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
c)
solar
d)
electrical
9.
The faster an object moves, the greater its ____________ energy is.
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
c)
electrical
d)
solar
10.
An object’s potential energy will increase with ____________.
a)
speed and mass
b)
height and mass
c)
speed and velocity
d)
height and velocity
11.
A basketball sits on the rim before falling into the hoop, is an example of which type of energy?
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
12.
A bobsled is moving at its fastest speed around the final turn, is an example of which type of energy?
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
13.
A diver stands on the edge of the 30-meter diving platform, is an example of which type of energy?
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
14.
A golf ball has just been hit by the driver, is an example of which type of energy?
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
15.
A baseball is just about to be released by the pitcher, is an example of which type of energy?
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
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