Potential Energy Exploration
Explore the concept of potential energy with this engaging worksheet designed for 3rd graders.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Potential energy is stored energy that an object has because of its position or state. The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has!
1. Potential energy is energy.
2. An object has more potential energy when it is .
3. When you stretch a rubber band, it gains energy.
4. A ball at the top of a hill has more potential energy than a ball at the bottom.
True
False
5. Which object has the most potential energy?
A book on the floor
A book on a high shelf
A book sliding on a table
A book being read
6. Give an example of something that has potential energy.