What is kinetic energy?

The energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

The energy that an object gains from some outer source.

The energy that is released from an object.

The energy that is created by water.

What is potential energy?

The stored energy of an object because of its position or condition.

The energy an object has due to its motion.

The energy an object might have if it existed.

The energy of an object required to exert a force over a distance.

An example of kinetic energy at work is

A frisbee that is flying through the air.

What has the least kinetic energy?

A satellite that is orbiting in space.

A car that is running at 5 mph.

A pendulum swings back and forth, converting energy between potential and kinetic forms. At which point during its swing does the pendulum have the maximum potential energy and the minimum kinetic energy?

At the highest point in its swing.

At the lowest point in its swing.

Which of the following has the most potential energy?

A car that is speeding down the hill.

All of these have equal potential energy.

What would have the greatest kinetic energy?

A car that is driving down a hill.

A person who is running down a hill.

A ball that is rolling down a hill.

Can you create or destroy energy?

No, it can be transformed or converted into another form.

Yes, only if you are stronger than this energy.

You can not destroy most of the energy.

Energy is always created and destroyed.

When is kinetic energy transferred from one object to another?

When the first object crashes with the second object

When both objects are force-crashed by a person

Potential Vs Kinetic Energy Quiz: Know The Difference!

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