Potential and Kinetic Energy Revision

Identify whether the picture is showing Kinetic or Potential Energy

1. 2. 3.

4. The diagram below shows a barrel moving toward a waterfall. The barrel will have the greatest
potential energy at which of these locations?

A. W
B X
C Y
D Z

5. The diagram below shows a barrel moving toward

a waterfall. The barrel will have the
least potential energy at which of
these locations?

A. W
B X
C Y
D Z
6. At which point on the roller coaster will the car have the greatest amount of kinetic energy?
A. W
B. X
C. Y
D. Z

7. Identify An object’s kinetic energy depends on its:

A mass and height. C mass and velocity.

B shape and position. D shape and velocity

8. Apply Concepts What type of energy does a cup sitting at the top of a hill have?

A. Potential B. Kinetic

9. Why? _______________________________________________________________

Compare and Contrast Use the phrases in the box to complete the Venn diagram below to compare
and contrast potential and kinetic energy. Place the number that represents a phrase in the Venn
Diagram in the correct area.

.
Phrases:
10. stored energy
.
11. ability to do work or cause
change
12. energy due to motion
13. depends on mass and velocity
14. depends on position or shape

The graph shows the kinetic energy of a 500-N diver during a dive from a 10-m platform. Use
the graph to answer

15. Read Graphs How does the diver’s kinetic energy change as the diver falls?

A. The diver’s kinetic energy increases as he falls

B. The diver’s kinetic energy does not change
C. The diver’s kinetic energy decreases as he falls
D. The diver’s kinetic energy increases then decreases

16. Which has greater potential energy, a ball resting on the ground or the same ball at a height
of 2 meters?
 A. ball resting on the ground B. same ball at height of 2 meters
Ke = 1/2mv2 Pe = mgh g = 9.8ms-1
Calculations:
1. Calculate the kinetic energy of a bullet of mass 25g if its velocity is 1000ms-1. (*remember mass needs
to be in Kg)

2. A projectile of mass 100g is fired vertically with a velocity of 20 ms-1

Calculate:
a) the kinetic energy of the projectile

b) the potential energy of the projectile(*remember EK is equal to Ep)

3. A 500g mass is held 5 m above the floor. Calculate:

a) Its potential energy

4. A bungee jumper with a mass of 72 Kg is raised 125m off the ground.

a) What is her potential energy just before she jumps?

b) At the point just before she bounces back up, what is her kinetic energy?

c) On the first rebound the jumper reach a height of 80m, how much potential energy has she lost?