Energy Types – Kinetic & Potential Energy Quiz 1

1. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

A boy standing on a diving board.

2. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

A bicyclist pedaling up a hill.

3. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

An orange hanging on a branch.

4. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

Releasing the arrow from the bow.

5. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

A cat is sleeping.

6. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

An apple falling from the tree.

7. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

When the light switch is off.

8. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

A bowling ball rolling down the alley.

9. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

Walking down the street.

10. Classify the following situation as a type of potential energy or kinetic energy.

Flowing water.