Energy and Energy Transformations

Front

When an object is in motion, it has ___________ energy.

Back

mechanical/ kinetic

Front

Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

Back

height and mass

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest? Options: W, X, Y, Z

Back

W

Front

Between which points on the track is potential energy decreasing and kinetic energy increasing? Options: D to G, C to F, A to D, A to G

Back

A to D

Front

In order to INCREASE the potential energy of an object, you need to: raise the object higher

Back

raise the object higher

Front

While a boulder is on the top of a hill it has what type of energy?

Back

Potential

Front

Which of the following is an example of a change of kinetic energy into gravitational potential energy? Options: a person parachuting out of a plane, a car racing around an oval track, a person skiing down a hill, a person walking up a hill

Back

a person walking up a hill

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

energy of motion

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy at its greatest?

Back

3

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

Back

1