5. Which point has increasing kinetic energy?
A. Point C
B. Point B
C. Point A
D. Point A & C
6. Which point has the greatest potential energy?
A. Point A
B. Point B
C. Point C
D. Point A & C
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE about potential energy?
A. It is dependent on the speed of an object
B. It does not depend on the mass of the object
C. It does not depend on the strength of gravity
D. It is affected by the mass and location of an object with respect to the ground
8. Which of the following does not affect the amount of potential energy of an object?
A. mass
B. speed
C. height or location
D. strength of gravity
9. The following applies the concept of potential energy EXCEPT:
A. water in a dam
B. a person playing a guitar
C. a rock sitting at the edge of a cliff
D. tree branches high up in a tree
Answers & Comments
Answer:
5. D.
6. B.
7. D.
8. C.
9. B.
(I'm not sure in number 8 so correct me if I'm wrong)