Potential and Kinetic Energy Worksheet
Explore potential and kinetic energy with this engaging Grade 3 science worksheet, featuring real-world examples and interactive questions.
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Potential and Kinetic Energy
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy.
1. Energy that is stored and waiting to be used is called energy.
2. Energy of motion is called energy.
3. A ball sitting on top of a hill has a lot of energy.
4. When the ball rolls down the hill, it gains energy.
1. Which of these is an example of kinetic energy?
A stretched rubber band
A book on a shelf
A car driving on the road
A battery in a toy
2. Which of these shows potential energy?
A child swinging on a swing
A bird flying in the sky
A roller coaster at the top of a hill
A person running a race
1. When you hold a ball in your hand, it has kinetic energy.
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False
2. A moving car has kinetic energy.
True
False
1. Give an example of something that has a lot of potential energy. Why does it have potential energy?
2. Give an example of something that has a lot of kinetic energy. Why does it have kinetic energy?
Think about a swing. When does it have the most potential energy, and when does it have the most kinetic energy?
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