Types of Potential Energy

Which type of energy increases when you compress a spring?

• elastic potential energy

• kinetic energy

• radiant energy

• sound energy

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Elastic potential energy is energy stored in an object, such as a spring, due to the object being stretched or compressed. In which position is it most likely that the spring has lost its elastic potential energy?

• W

• Y

• X

• Z

At which point does the ball has the greatest gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

• A

• G

• D

• C

• G

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A stretched rubber band has what type of energy?

• elastic potential energy

• kinetic energy

• gravitational potential energy

• chemical potential energy

A kite stuck in a tree has ______ energy due to its position.

• Potential

• Kinetic

• Chemical

• Thermal

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If an object is on top of a hill or in a position raised above the ground, it must have__________.

• kinetic energy

• gravitational potential energy

• elastic potential energy

• chemical potential energy

Which type of potential energy is NOT due to a force field?

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Electrical Potential Energy

• Magnetic Potential Energy

• Thermal Potential Energy

Which type of potential energy is NOT due to a force field?

• Gravitational Potential Energy

• Electrical Potential Energy

• Magnetic Potential Energy

• Thermal Potential Energy

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Which type of energy increases when you compress a spring?

• elastic potential energy

• gravitational potential energy

• chemical potential energy

Which slingshot has the greatest elastic potential energy?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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