What is Potential Energy?
Potential and Kinetic Energy

Flashcard
•
Science
•
6th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
Potential Energy (PE) is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy because of its height.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Kinetic Energy?
Back
Kinetic Energy (KE) is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does mass affect Kinetic Energy?
Back
Kinetic Energy increases with mass. The formula for KE is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?
Back
As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, assuming no energy is lost to air resistance.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of Potential Energy?
Back
A stretched rubber band has potential energy because it is in a position that can cause it to move when released.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of Kinetic Energy?
Back
A moving car has kinetic energy because it is in motion.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where is Kinetic Energy maximum on a roller coaster?
Back
Kinetic Energy is maximum at the bottom of a big hill on a roller coaster.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Potential and Kinetic Energy

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Potential and Kinetic Energy

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Potential & Kinetic Energy

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Kinetic and Potential Energy

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Conservation of Energy

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Potential and Kinetic Energy

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Potential and Kinetic Energy

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Potential and Kinetic Review

Flashcard
•
6th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade