Kinetic and Potential Energy Review

Front

The amount of kinetic energy in an object depends on its ________ and ____________.

Back

Mass and Speed

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The stored energy of an object due to its position or condition.

Front

When you stretch a rubber band, you are storing __________ energy.

Back

Potential

Front

The unit of measurement for potential and kinetic energy is _____________.

Back

Joule

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy that an object has due to its motion.

Front

What factors affect potential energy?

Back

Mass and height above the ground.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Potential energy related to an object's height and mass in a gravitational field.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases as height increases.