Flashcard/HW potential and kinetic energy

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

Back

more

Front

Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

Back

Height and mass

Front

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy? Options: a. a car parked on a steep hill, b. a tennis ball rolling across the court, c. a picture hanging on the wall, d. a piece of coal before it's burned

Back

a tennis ball rolling across the court

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest? Options: W, X, Y, Z

Back

W

Front

What energy is pulling an arrow back?

Back

potential energy

Front

A 0.40 kilogram bird is flying at a constant speed of 8.0 m/s. What is the bird's kinetic energy?

Back

12.8 J

Front

Gravitational potential energy of a 60.0 kg person at the top of a 74.8 m tall building?

Back

43982.4 J

Front

A 50.0 kg wolf is running at 10.0 m/s. What is the wolf's kinetic energy?

Back

2500 J

Front

What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff? Options: Potential, Kinetic, Both potential and kinetic energy, none of the above

Back

Potential