Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest in a typical energy transformation scenario?

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At the highest point of the object's motion.

Front

True or False: Increasing an object's mass will increase its kinetic energy.

Back

True.

Front

What does kinetic energy depend on?

Back

Kinetic energy depends on the mass and velocity of an object.

Front

At what point does a diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy during a dive?

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At the lowest point of the dive.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object's position or height?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object's motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

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Potential energy increases with height.