ENERGY

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 

• more
• less
• none of the above
• all of the above 

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__________ is stored energy. 

• Potential
• Kinetic
• None of the above 
• All of the above 

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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

• Potential
• Kinetic
• Both potential and kinetic energy
• none of the above

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

• Potential

• Energy

• Kinetic

• Friction

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

• destroyed
• transferred
• created
• ignored

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Choose the BEST answer that is an example of an energy transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy.

• a ball rolling down a ramp
• a picture hanging on the wall
• a swing swaying back and forth
• a coat hanging on a hook

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An acorn hanging from an oak tree.

• Potential
• Kinetic

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A lump of coal.

• Potential
• Kinetic

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Can energy be destroyed?

• no

• yes

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