Ke and Pe Calculation

What is the formula to calculate potential energy?

• potential energy = mass * gravity * distance

• potential energy = mass * acceleration * height

• potential energy = mass * gravity * height

• potential energy = force * distance

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Which point has the most potential energy?

• G

• F

• B

• A

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The diagram to the right represents a diver’s motion from the top of a high diving board into a pool of water. At what point does the diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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The coaster at B is at -

• Maximum PE, Minimum KE

• Minimum PE, Minimum KE

• Minimum PE, Maximum KE

• Maximum PE, Maximum KE

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A stretched rubber band.

• Potential

• Kinetic

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If you double the velocity the change in the KE will be_____________

• Double the KE

• 1/2 the KE

• Quadruple the KE

• 1/4 the KE

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If you cut the velocity in half the change in the KE will be_____________

• Double the KE

• 1/2 the KE

• Quadruple the KE

• 1/4 the KE

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At what point is there the most PE?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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At what point is there the most KE?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Is it possible for a ball being thrown to have BOTH KE and PE at the same time?

• Yes

• No

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