Potential and Kinetic Energy

At which point is potential energy greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

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

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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An object falling from 50m will have ___________ potential than an object falling from

30m.

• greater

• less

• equal

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A diver just before she dives off the 30m platform.

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

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A bobsled is moving at its fastest speed around the final

turn.

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

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A baseball just before being released by the pitcher.

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

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A golf ball as it gains height after being hit by the driver.

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

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A swimmer in the middle of a 50 m race.

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

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