Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

Back

Joule

Front

What would have the greatest kinetic energy?

Back

A car driving down a hill.

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.

Back

transferred

Front

__________ is stored energy.

Back

Potential

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

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

Back

As potential energy decreases, kinetic energy increases and vice versa.

Front

What type of energy does a compressed spring have?

Back

Potential energy.