Quiz about Kinetic and Potential Energy Review

Question 1

When a roller coaster is at the TOP (up) it has

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the GREATEST Potential Energy (GPE)

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the GREATEST Kinetic Energy (GKE)

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the lowest potential energy

Question 2

Which is the best example of kinetic energy converting into greatest potential energy?

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the roller coaster moving up

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the roller coaster moving down

Question 3

Energy in motion is known as:

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Kinetic Energy

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Potential Energy

Question 4

When a pendulum swings, at which point is the GREATEST kinetic energy (GKE)?

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3

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1

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2

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4

Question 5

Which point has the greatest KINETIC energy (GKE)?

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D

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F

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B

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A

Question 6

Which letter shows the greatest kinetic energy (GKE) and lowest potential energy (LPE)?

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Point A

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Point B

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Point C

Question 7

Which point has the GREATEST POTENTIAL energy and the LEAST KINETIC ENERGY?

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W

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X

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Y

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Z

Question 8

True or False? The higher the object is the greater the GRAVITATIONAL potential energy.

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true

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false

Question 9

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

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1 and 5

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3

Question 10

NOTE: that if you are just standing then you are NOT in motion.

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Potential Energy

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Kinetic Energy

Question 11

NOTE: the bike is IN MOTION.

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Kinetic Energy

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Potential Energy

Question 12

A marble ROLLING (in motion) down a ramp is an example of:

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Kinetic Energy

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Potential Energy

Question 13

Stored energy is also known as

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Potential Energy

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Kinetic Energy

Question 14

An apple rolls across the teacher's desk then comes to a stop. This is an example of:

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kinetic energy converted to potential energy

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potential energy converted to kinetic energy

Question 15

POTENTIAL ENERGY. If a marker falls from the desk to the floor,

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the potential energy of the pencil DECREASES as it hits the floor

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the potential energy of the pencil INCREASES as it hits the floor

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KINETIC ENERGY. If a pencil falls from the table to the floor,

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the KINETIC energy of the pencil begins to INCREASE as it hits the floor.

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the KINETIC energy of the pencil begins to DECREASE as it hits the floor.

Question 17

A bowling ball rolls across the bowling alley and eventually comes to a stop. This is an example of:

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kinetic energy (in motion) converted to potential energy

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potential energy converted to kinetic energy (in motion)

Question 18

AT POINT W. Which statement best describes the energy of the ball as it slows down while traveling to the top?

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The ball loses kinetic energy and gains potential energy.

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The ball gains both kinetic and potential energy.

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The ball gains kinetic energy and loses potential energy.

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The ball loses both kinetic and potential energy.

Question 19

Looking at the roller coaster, which letter shows potential energy and kinetic energy at equilibrium (50/50)?

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B

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A

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C

Question 20

Which graph best represents the inverse relationship between potential energy (PE) and kinetic energy (KE) at position C?

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 21

Which graph best represents the inverse relationship between potential energy (PE) and kinetic energy (KE) at position A?

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Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 22

Which graph best represents the inverse relationship between potential energy (PE) and kinetic energy (KE) at position B?

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Option B is correct

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A.

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C.

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D.

Question 23

What does kinetic energy depend on?

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The mass and speed of an object

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The weight and height of an object

Question 24

Which graph best represents the inverse relationship between potential energy (PE) and kinetic energy (KE) at position A?

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 25

Select the correct statement.

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As the bike rider rides up a hill, potential energy is increasing while kinetic energy is decreasing.

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As the bike rider rides up a hill, potential energy is decreasing while kinetic energy is increasing.

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