Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is stored energy or energy due to its position called?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff?

Back

The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest?

Back

At point W.

Front

What type of energy is represented in a stationary object at a height?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Where would a baseball have the greatest amount of kinetic energy?

Back

At point Z.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

How is potential energy calculated for an object at height?

Back

Potential energy = mass × gravity × height.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a falling object?

Back

As potential energy decreases, kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

What happens to the kinetic energy of a ball thrown upwards?

Back

Kinetic energy decreases as it rises and potential energy increases.