Kinetic vs. Potential Energy

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

• potential
• mechanical
• kinetic
• movement

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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Where is potential energy converting to kinetic energy

• D-G
• C-F
• A-D
• A-G

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

• put the object lower to the ground
• raise the object higher

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Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
The energy that exists before baking soda and vinegar combine to create carbon dioxide gas.

• PE
• KE

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Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
A child on his way down a playground slide.

• PE
• KE

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Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
Ocean waves

• PE
• KE

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Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
Exploding fireworks.

• PE
• KE

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Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
Boiling water.

• PE
• KE

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Is this activity as an example of potential or kinetic energy Choose “PE” or “KE”:
The flexed string of an archer’s bow.

• PE
• KE

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