Potential Energy of a System Quick Check - Physical Science B - Unit 4 Lesson 5 - 9th Grade
Which is the equation for an object’s potential energy?
ANSWER - PE = mgh
In a baseball game, Joseph hits a ball to the outfield. When does the ball have the most potential energy?
ANSWER - when the ball reaches its highest point
The roof of an apartment building is 58 meters high. A water tank on the roof has a mass of 38,000 kilograms. What is the potential energy of the water tank?
ANSWER - 21,599,200 J
Which statement best describes an object’s potential energy?
ANSWER - The object’s mass, gravity, and height determine its potential energy.
Which scenario shows how to use collaborative learning to explore potential energy?
ANSWER - Members of a team work together to create a plan, and then members choose different tasks to carry out the plan.
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