PE & KE

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What type of energy is stored energy?

Back

Potential Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

What is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system called?

Back

Mechanical Energy

Front

At the highest point of a swing, what type of energy is at its maximum?

Back

Potential Energy is at its highest and Kinetic Energy is at its lowest.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What type of energy is present when a swing is at its lowest point?

Back

Kinetic Energy is at its highest and Potential Energy is at its lowest.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Front

What is the formula for calculating Potential Energy?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

How does energy transform in a swinging pendulum?

Back

Energy transforms between Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy as it swings.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What happens to Kinetic Energy as an object slows down?

Back

Kinetic Energy decreases as the object's speed decreases.

Front

What happens to Potential Energy as an object is lifted higher?

Back

Potential Energy increases as the object's height increases.