Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

Stored energy.

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Potential Energy

Front

The energy of motion.

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Kinetic Energy

Front

Kinetic energy is related to

Back

speed of an object

Front

Potential energy is related to

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position or height of an object

Front

How does potential energy become kinetic energy?

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When an outside force acts upon an object with potential energy, that force turns the potential energy into kinetic energy.

Front

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

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W

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?

Back

At the lowest point of the swing.

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

Back

At the highest point of the swing.

Front

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

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X

Front

What kind of energy is in a waving hand?

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Kinetic