Potential & Kinetic

Potential & Kinetic

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Physics

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. It is the energy that has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the square of its velocity.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is potential energy calculated?

Back

Potential energy (PE) can be calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height above a reference point.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is kinetic energy calculated?

Back

Kinetic energy (KE) can be calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, assuming no energy is lost to air resistance or other forces.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a pendulum?

Back

In a pendulum, potential energy is highest at the highest points of the swing, while kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the swing.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

Back

An example of potential energy is a drawn bow, where the energy is stored in the stretched string.

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