Test - Energy

Question 1

This roller coaster car starts from rest and moves along the track. At what point does the roller coaster car have the greatest potential energy?

Answer 1

The answer would be B because it is higher than any other point on the roller coaster
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Question 2

When an object (like a ball) falls, some of its ______ energy changes to _______ energy, due to the law of conservation of energy.

Answer 2

Potential, kinetic

NB pg 11

Question 3

The gravitational energy of an object increases as its ______ increases.

Answer 3

Mass and height

NB pg 3

Question 4

Energy Transformations: A windmill would be an example of

Answer 4

Kinetic to electrical

NB pg 10

Question 5

Where would this roller coaster have the greatest kinetic energy?

Answer 5

The answer would be C because it is closer to the bottom/ground than any other point on the roller coaster.
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Question 6

The picture below shows a person swinging a baseball bat, starting at point A. The kinetic energy of the bat would be the greatest at

Answer 6

The answer would be C because it is the closest point near the ground than any other point.
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