Introduction to Energy

Which energy is a result of the "stretchiness" of a material?

• E_el

• E_k

• E_g

• E_diss

Which energy is a result of the earth's gravitational field?

• E_el

• E_k

• E_g

• E_diss

Which energy is present when an object is in motion?

• E_el

• E_k

• E_g

• E_diss

At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy? 

• Both the potential energy and kinetic energy decrease
• The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases 
• The kinetic energy decreases while the potential energy increases 
• Bothe the potential energy and kinetic energy increase 

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Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.

• destroyed
• transferred
• created
• ignored

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A stretched object, such as a rubber band, has _____________
potential energy.

• electrical
• gravitational
• kinetic
• elastic

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__________ is also known as stored energy or the energy of position..

• Potential

• Kinetic

• None of the above

• All of the above

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When energy changes form, some energy is "lost" as...

• potential energy

• gravitational energy

• kinetic energy

• dissipated energy

Which of these is NOT a type of potential energy?

• chemical

• stored mechanical (elastic)

• gravitational

• thermal

• nuclear

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