Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

At which point in a roller coaster is potential energy greatest?

Back

At the highest point of the track.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy is present at the top of a hill?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy is present when a ball is thrown?

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 is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh (where 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

How does speed affect kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with the square of speed.