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6.50 Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy Worksheet

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This Grade 6 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 6.50 Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy - Which statement best describes kinetic and gravitational potential energy? (NGSS MS‑PS3‑1)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A 2 kg object is dropped from rest from a point 3 m above the ground. When it is 1 m above the ground, its speed is measured to be 5 m/s. Use g = 10 N/kg.

What does this measurement most likely indicate?

AKinetic energy must be zero at 1 m because it is still above the ground.

BSome energy was lost (for example to air resistance) because the speed is less than what conservation of mechanical energy predicts.

CGravitational potential energy increased during the fall.

DThe object must have gained mass while falling.

Solution & Explanation:A drop of 2 m should convert ΔGPE = (2)(10)(2)=40 J into KE. Then 0.5·2·v² = v² = 40 → v≈6.3 m/s. Measured 5 m/s is smaller, suggesting energy was dissipated.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A 1 kg object is 6 m above the reference level. It has 60 J of kinetic energy. Use g = 10 N/kg.

Which statement is true about its total mechanical energy?

AIt is 6 J.

BIt is 180 J.

CIt is 60 J.

DIt is 120 J.

Solution & Explanation:GPE = (1)(10)(6)=60 J and KE is 60 J, so total = 120 J.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A 2 kg cart is released from rest at height 4 m on a frictionless track. Use g = 10 N/kg.

At what speed will it be moving at height 1 m?

AAbout 5.5 m/s

BAbout 9.5 m/s

CAbout 3.2 m/s

DAbout 7.7 m/s

Solution & Explanation:It falls 3 m, so ΔGPE = (2)(10)(3)=60 J becomes KE: 0.5·2·v² = v² = 60 → v≈7.7 m/s.

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