Identify where potential energy is least or greatest as an object changes position

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Middle School Physical Science › Identify where potential energy is least or greatest as an object changes position

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The image shows a rollercoaster track. At which point does the rollercoaster have the LEAST potential energy?

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Chemical potential energy is stored in the bonds between atoms. This means that chemical potential energy is greatest when:

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A skiier wants to go down a slope with the most kinetic energy possible. The best way to go faster is to start higher up. Why is this?

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Where is potential energy store in this design of a "car."

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The potential energy used to power this car is greatest when:

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This image of people on a rollercoaster shows:

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Does a kickball have more potential energy on top of a hill, or at the bottom of a hill?

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The image shows a roller coaster track. Where is potential energy the greatest?

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Would a ball have more gravitational potential energy when it is kicked in the air, or when it's on the ground?

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When does a rubber band have the MOST potential energy?

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