Potential and Kinetic Energy Examples

When does a roller coast have more potential energy?

• The top of the hill

• Halfway down the hill

• The bottom of the hill

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When does a roller coaster have more kinetic energy?

• The top of the hill

• Halfway down the hill

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What type of energy does a rock have when it's about to roll down a hill?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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Which biker has the most potential energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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Which biker has the most kinetic energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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If a roller coaster doesn't have enough speed to get through a loop, what could you do to fix it?

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Which type of energy do you think a slingshot has when you pull it back?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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Which type of energy do you think a rock has after you launch it with a slingshot?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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What type of energy does a book have on a table before it falls?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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What type of energy does a train have as it moves along the track at full speed?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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