Energy Quiz

When an object is placed on a shelf, what form of energy does it primarily have?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Mechanical energy

• Thermal energy

A pendulum is pulled to its highest point and then released. Which form of energy is at its maximum at the lowest point?

• Sound energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Light energy

Which statement correctly describes the potential energy and the kinetic energy of the bicycle rider?

• When the rider goes down the hill, her potential energy increases, and her kinetic energy decreases.

• As the rider reaches the bottom of the hill, her kinetic energy and her potential energy decrease.

• As the rider moves up the hill, her kinetic energy increases, and her potential energy decreases.

• When the rider is at the top of the hill, her potential energy is the greatest, and her kinetic energy is the least.

At which location does the ball have maximum potential energy?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

Which statements accurately describe the potential and kinetic energy of this bicyclists?

• A

• B

• C

• D