Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object?

Back

Force

Front

What type of energy is stored?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What determines the amount of potential energy in an object?

Back

Height and mass

Front

What is the energy stored in an object called?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What is the unit label for speed?

Back

meters per second (m/s)

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

Potential Energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh)

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its height above the ground.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.