Kinetic, Potential, and Thermal Energy Worksheet
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Kinetic, Potential, and Thermal Energy Worksheet
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Directions
- Fill in each blank carefully.
- Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
- Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
- Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Energy of motion is called __ energy.
2. Which example has the most gravitational potential energy?
3. Match the idea to the best example: thermal energy transfer
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4. When a roller coaster drops, some potential energy changes into __ energy.
5. Why does an insulated bottle help keep a drink hot for longer?
6. Which material would usually be the better insulator in a simple cup test?
7. Thermal energy often moves from a warmer object to a __ one.
8. Why should students compare before-and-after energy situations instead of naming one energy type only?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. kinetic
2. a ball held high above the ground
3. a hot spoon warming a cooler hand
4. kinetic
5. It slows thermal energy transfer between the drink and the surrounding environment
6. foam
7. cooler
8. The comparison helps show how energy is transferred or transformed as the system changes over time