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Kinetic and potential energy quiz

This quiz helps 6th-grade students practice identifying kinetic and potential energy through multiple-choice questions on examples and factors affecting each type of energy, encouraging understanding of energy concepts and real-world applications.

By Edform · Science · Grade 6 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
  2. Which factor most affects the kinetic energy of a moving object?
  3. Which of these situations show kinetic energy? Select all that apply.
  4. A rock at the edge of a cliff has potential energy because of its position.
  5. What type of energy does a moving skateboard have?
  6. Which change would increase the potential energy of a ball on a shelf?
  7. Which of the following affect the kinetic energy of an object? Select all that apply.
  8. Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy.
  9. Name the type of energy stored in food.
  10. If a 2 kg ball is moving at 3 m/s, what is its kinetic energy? (KE = 1/2 × mass × speed²)

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