Potential & Kinetic Energy

What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Potential Energy

• Chemical Energy

When a roller coaster is at the top of a hill, it has __________ energy.

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Potential Energy

• Mechanical Energy

Holding a marble at the top of a ramp demonstrates __________ energy.

• Kinetic

• Thermal

• Potential

• Mechanical

A slinky moving down a set of stairs is an example of __________ energy.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Mechanical Energy

What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a pendulum?

• At the highest point, potential energy is minimum; at the lowest point, kinetic energy is minimum.

• At the highest point, potential energy is maximum; at the lowest point, kinetic energy is maximum.

• Potential energy and kinetic energy are always equal in a pendulum.

• Potential energy is only present when the pendulum is at rest.

What type of energy is present in a moving car?

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

When a roller coaster is speeding down a hill, it has __________ energy.

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Chemical Energy

What type of energy does a compressed spring have?

• Kinetic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Potential Energy

• Chemical Energy

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

• KE = mv

• KE = 1/2 mv²

• KE = mgh

• KE = 1/2 mv

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

• PE = mv^2 (where m is mass and v is velocity)

• PE = mgh (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height)

• PE = 1/2 mv^2 (where m is mass and v is velocity)

• PE = mg (where m is mass and g is acceleration due to gravity)