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Kinetic Potential Energy Test

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Kinetic & Potential Energy Test

Energy transformation illustration

⚡ Part 1: Multiple Choice (8 marks)

Circle the correct answer. Each question is worth 2 marks.

1. What is kinetic energy?

Energy stored in an object

Energy of motion

Energy from the sun

Energy in food

2. A book sitting on a high shelf has:

Only kinetic energy

Only potential energy

Both kinetic and potential energy

No energy at all

3. Which object has the MOST kinetic energy?

A fast car moving at 100 km/h

A slow bicycle moving at 5 km/h

A person walking at 3 km/h

A stationary bus

4. When you stretch a rubber band, you are giving it:

Kinetic energy

Potential energy

Heat energy

Light energy

🎯 Part 2: Energy Scenarios & Diagrams (8 marks)

5. Look at the roller coaster diagram below. Label the points where the cart has: (4 marks)

Draw or imagine a roller coaster with 4 points: A (top of first hill), B (bottom), C (top of loop), D (end)

Point A: _________________ energy (highest)

Point B: _________________ energy (fastest)

Point C: _________________ energy (high up)

Point D: _________________ energy (moving but slowing)

6. Energy Transformation Challenge! Complete the sentences: (4 marks)

a) When a ball is dropped from a height, _____________ energy changes into _____________ energy.

b) When you wind up a toy car, you give it _____________ energy which then becomes _____________ energy when released.

🧠 Part 3: Think & Apply (4 marks)

7. Real-Life Energy Detective! (2 marks)

Describe ONE example from your daily life where you can see potential energy changing into kinetic energy:

8. Problem Solving Challenge! (2 marks)

Sarah wants to make her swing go higher. Explain how she can increase both her potential energy AND kinetic energy:

🌟 Extension Activity (Bonus)

For advanced learners - not included in the 20 marks

Bonus: Energy Efficiency Expert!

Design a simple machine (like a catapult or pendulum) that demonstrates energy transformation. Draw your design and explain how energy changes from one form to another:

Success Criteria Checklist:

I can identify kinetic energy

I can identify potential energy

I can explain energy transformations

I can apply energy concepts to real life

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