Kinetic and Potential Energy Review

Front

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

Back

Potential energy is stored energy due to an object's position or condition.

Front

At which point in a pendulum's swing is kinetic energy highest?

Back

Kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the swing.

Front

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

Back

Kinetic energy depends on mass and speed.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or condition.

Front

What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?

Back

E = mass x gravity x height.

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy associated with the motion of an object.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

The unit of energy is the Joule (J).

Front

How does mass affect kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with an increase in mass, assuming speed remains constant.

Front

What is the relationship between height and gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy increases with height.