Examples of Potential and Kinetic Energy

Does this phrase describe potential or kinetic energy:

The energy of a spinning bicycle wheel.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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Fill in the term to complete the definition:

___________ is the ability to move or cause changes in matter.

• Atoms

• Energy

• Force

• Space

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Does this phrase describe potential or kinetic energy:

The energy of a stretched rubber-band.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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A cup is sitting on a table. Which of the following would increase the cup's potential energy?

• Knocking it off the table

• Moving it to the edge of the table

• Turning it over

• Moving it higher

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A helicopter converts kinetic energy to potential energy when:

• It goes downward to land

• Heavy cargo is added to the helicopter

• It rises to a higher altitude

• The blades spin as it is about to take off

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Does this phrase describe potential or kinetic energy:

The energy of a baseball rolling on the ground.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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This is a pendulum (a weight that swings back and forth on a string), at which 2 positions does the pendulum have the greatest potential energy?

• 2, 3

• 2, 4

• 3, 5

• 1, 5

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Does this phrase describe potential or kinetic energy:

The energy in a wound up toy.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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At which point does the water in the waterfall have the greatest gravitational potential energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Does this phrase describe potential or kinetic energy:

The energy of a book sitting on a bookshelf.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

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