Science Explainer- An explanation of the two types of energy: potential and kinetic

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Read the passage An explanation of the two types of energy: potential and kinetic. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage An explanation of the two types of energy: potential and kinetic. Then answer the questions below.

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Drag each answer choice into the correct space.

At constant speed, the mass of an object is increased; its kinetic energy ______________.  As the mass of an object decreases, its kinetic energy ______________.

Drag the locations from the diagram to show at which points kinetic or potential energy is greatest for an apple falling from a tree.

point 1
point 2
point 3

Where potential energy is greatest
Where kinetic energy is greatest

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Science Explainer- An explanation of the two types of energy: potential and kinetic

Drag the locations from the diagram to show at which points kinetic or potential energy is greatest for an apple falling from a tree.

Which statements about energy are true? Select two correct answers.