6th Grade Science › Physical Science
Select the example of kinetic energy.
A flowing river
A stretched rubber band
The wheels on a car not being driven
A frisbee before it is thrown
There are two types of energy: potential and kinetic.
Potential energy is stored energy.
Kinetic energy is energy that is in motion.
We are looking for the option that is in motion:
A stretched rubber band is not in motion; thus, this is not the correct answer.
The wheels on a car that isn't being driven are not in motion; thus, this is not the correct answer.
A frisbee before it is thrown is not in motion; thus, this is not the correct answer.
A flowing river is in motion; thus, this is the correct answer.
Select the example of potential energy.
A stretched rubber band
A baseball thrown by a pitcher
An insect flying
A car driving down the road
There are two types of energy: potential and kinetic.
Potential energy is stored energy.
Kinetic energy is energy that is in motion.
We are looking for the option that is not in motion:
A baseball being thrown is in motion; thus, this is not the correct answer.
An insect flying is in motion; thus, this is not the correct answer.
A car driving down the road is in motion; thus this is not the correct answer.
A stretched rubber band is not moving, it's in waiting. Once a stretched rubber band is let go, it will likely fly across the room. But as it's just stretched, it has potential energy.
What type of energy is in motion?
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Both choices are correct
Neither choice is correct
There are two types of energy: potential and kinetic.
Potential energy is stored energy.
Kinetic energy is energy that is in motion.
The correct answer is kinetic energy.
What type of energy is stored?
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Both choices are correct
Neither choice is correct
There are two types of energy: potential and kinetic.
Potential energy is stored energy.
Kinetic energy is energy that is in motion.
The correct answer is potential energy.