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Science Explainer- An explanation of the two types of energy: potential and kinetic

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Read the passage An explanation of the two types of energy: potential and kinetic. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage An explanation of the two types of energy: potential and kinetic. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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Drag each answer choice into the correct space.

At constant speed, the mass of an object is increased; its kinetic energy ______________.  As the mass of an object decreases, its kinetic energy ______________.

Other Answer Choices:

decreases

increases

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Question 2

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Drag the locations from the diagram to show at which points kinetic or potential energy is greatest for an apple falling from a tree.

point 1
point 2
point 3

Where potential energy is greatest
Where kinetic energy is greatest

Question 3

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Which statements about energy are true? Select two correct answers.

When potential energy converts to kinetic energy, the total energy decreases.

When an object's motion increases, the potential energy decreases.

As the speed of an object decreases, its kinetic energy increases.

When potential energy converts to kinetic energy, the total energy increases.

As an object changes motion, the object's total energy will always be the same.