Potential/Kinetic Energy Pretest

Front

When you do work, you are exerting ____________.

Back

energy

Front

The energy stored in an object is called ____________.

Back

potential

Front

The unit of measure for potential and kinetic energy is the ____________.

Back

joule

Front

Distance (height) and mass determine the amount of ____________ energy in an object.

Back

potential

Front

An object falling from 50 meters will have ____________ potential energy than an object falling from 30 meters.

Back

more

Front

If you have two objects with different masses about to fall from the same height, which one will have the greatest potential energy?

Back

largest

Front

The amount of kinetic energy in an object is determined by its _________.

Back

speed and mass

Front

This type of energy is caused by motion.

Back

kinetic

Front

An object’s potential energy will increase with ____________.

Back

height and mass