Kinetic and Potential Energy Flashcard

Front

When an object is at rest and not in motion it has _________.

Back

potential energy

Front

The ability to do work is _____________

Back

energy

Front

An object in motion is an example of ___________

Back

kinetic energy

Front

Which of the following is the best example of increasing an object's potential energy?

• rolling a bowling ball
• stretching a rubber band
• swinging a baseball bat
• dropping an apple

Back

stretching a rubber band

Front

An object that has kinetic energy must be _________

Back

in motion

Front

Walking down the sidewalk

Back

kinetic energy

Front

A skier at the top of the mountain

Back

potential energy

Front

a pitcher throwing a baseball to first base

Back

kinetic energy

Front

Gasoline in a gas tank

Back

potential energy

Front

An archer with his bow drawn

Back

potential energy