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Ella has a mass of 56 kilograms , and Tyrone has a mass of 68 kilograms Ella is standing at the top of a skateboard ramp that is 1 point 5 meters tall. Which conclusion is best supported by the given information?

A
If Tyrone stands at the top of the same ramp, his potential energy will be the same as Ella’s.
B
If Tyrone stands at the top of a 1 m high ramp, his potential energy will be greater than Ella’s.
C
If Tyrone stands at the top of a 2 m high ramp, his potential energy will be greater than Ella’s.
D
If Tyrone stands at the top of the same ramp, his potential energy will be less than Ella’s.
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Which two factors are used to calculate the kinetic energy of an object?

A
mass and volume
B
volume and height
C
velocity and mass
D
gravity and velocity
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Which statement best compares potential and kinetic energy?

A
Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases when the velocity of an object increases.
B
Objects always have more kinetic energy than potential energy.
C
Objects always have more potential energy than kinetic energy.
D
Only potential energy decreases when an object’s height increases.

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