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The diagram shows a person holding a bow and arrow.

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A
pulling farther back on the string
B
releasing the string
C
holding the arrow higher
D
decreasing the mass of the arrow
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A roller coaster with a potential energy of 235,200 J sits at the top of a 30 m high hill. What is the mass of the roller coaster? (Formula: PE = mgh)

A
800 kg
B
7,840 kg
C
8,000 kg
D
78,400 kg
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Which two factors are used to calculate the kinetic energy of an object?

A
gravity and velocity
B
velocity and mass
C
mass and volume
D
volume and height
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A soccer ball is traveling at a velocity of 50 m/s. The kinetic energy of the ball is 500 J. What is the mass of the soccer ball? (Formula: )

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0.1 kg
B
0.2 kg
C
0.4 kg
D
0.5 kg
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Let's consider a scenario of a roller coaster ride. As the roller coaster at the top begins to descend, it loses height, which means its potential energy decreases and kinetic energy starts increasing and reaches its maximum value.By using the above scenario, which statement best compares potential and kinetic energy?

A
Objects always have more potential energy than kinetic energy.
B
Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases when the velocity of an object increases.
C
Only potential energy decreases when an object’s height increases.
D
Objects always have more kinetic energy than potential energy.
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The diagram shows a ball resting at the top of a hill.

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A
The potential energy in the system is greatest at X.
B
The kinetic energy in the system is greatest at X.
C
Total energy in the system decreases as the ball moves from X to Y.
D
Total energy in the system increases as the ball moves from X to Y.
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Olivia is on a swing at the playground.

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W
B
X
C
Y
D
Z
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Ella has a mass of 56 kg, and Tyrone has a mass of 68 kg. Ella is standing at the top of a skateboard ramp that is 1.5 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 less than 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 the same ramp, his potential energy will be the same as Ella’s.
D
If Tyrone stands at the top of a 2 m high ramp, his potential energy will be greater than Ella’s.
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This diagram shows a baseball’s motion.

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A
Kinetic energy becomes potential energy between points R and S.
B
Maximum potential energy is at point P.
C
Maximum potential energy is at point R.
D
Potential energy becomes kinetic energy between points P and Q.
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The table shows information about four objects resting at the top of a hill. Which object is on the tallest hill?

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W
B
X
C
Y
D
Z

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