Potential & Kinetic Energy

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of energy is stored when you stretch a rubber band?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What two factors does gravitational potential energy depend on?

Back

Height and mass of the object.

Front

What is elastic potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in objects that are compressed or stretched.

Front

At which point does an object have both potential and kinetic energy?

Back

At point B (as per the context of the question).

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh (where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height).

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.

Front

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

Back

The total mechanical energy remains constant; potential energy converts to kinetic energy and vice versa.