PE and KE Concept Questions

Kinetic and Potential Energy are the two types of energy that relate to..

• Change
• Friction
• Motion 
• Density 

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At which point is potential energy greatest

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• X
• Y
• Z

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As a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position, what happens to its kinetic and potential energy? 

• Both the potential energy and kinetic energy decrease
• The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases 
• The kinetic energy decreases while the potential energy increases 
• Bothe the potential energy and kinetic energy increase 

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While a boulder is on the top of a hill it has what type of energy? 

• Mechanical
• Kinetic
• Potential 
• Reactive 

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At which point is kinetic energy greatest 

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• X
• Y
• Z

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

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• 2
• 3
• 4

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When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which example best represents potential energy 

• Fire
• ice cream
• bouncing ball 
• ocean waves 

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Which example best represents kinetic energy 

• streched rubber band
• glass of milk
• A computer 
• A flying kite 

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