P/KE

At which point does the ball has the greatest gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

• A

• G

• D

• C

Energy stored because of gravity is called:

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Mechanical Advantage

• Chemical Energy

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Which would have the LEAST gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

• A ball sitting on the ground

• Moon viewed from the Earth

• An airplane flying 30,000 feet above the ground

• A rock sitting on top of Mt. Everest

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Which picture is NOT an example of Chemical PE?

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What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

• Potential
• Kinetic

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2. The diagram to the right represents a diver’s motion from the top of a high diving board into a pool of water. At what point does the diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

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• 2
• 3
• 4

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At which position does the child on the swing have the most kinetic energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Compare the gravitational potential energy of the skier and the snowboarder. Which statement is correct?

• the snowboarder has more gravitational potential energy

• the skier has more gravitational potential energy

• they both have the same amount of gravitational potential energy

The illustration shows a roller coaster There are four points labeled W, X, Y and Z. Which point would have the most kinetic energy?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z