Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.

Front

What two factors determine gravitational potential energy?

Back

Height and mass.

Front

Where is maximum kinetic energy found on a roller coaster?

Back

At the bottom of a big hill.

Front

What type of energy does a baseball held by a pitcher have?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy in everyday life.

Back

A moving car or a running athlete.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy that is stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted into kinetic energy.