Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only transferred from one form to another.

Front

What type of energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff possess?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Why is it important to test your design?

Back

To make the proper improvements.

Front

Do forces come in pairs?

Back

True.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy (KE) as mass increases?

Back

KE increases.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A moving car or a running athlete.