Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the ability to cause change?

Back

Energy

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What happens to potential and kinetic energy as a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position?

Back

The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.

Front

When holding a book, what type of potential energy is stored between the book and Earth?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?

Back

Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion.

Front

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

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity)

Front

What type of potential energy is related to the height of an object?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.

Front

What is the energy of an object at rest called?

Back

Potential Energy