Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What are the two factors that affect kinetic energy?

Back

Mass and speed.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a change of kinetic energy into gravitational potential energy?

Back

A person walking up a hill.

Front

Explain what happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff.

Back

The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.

Front

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

Back

A tennis ball rolling across the court.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

How does mass affect kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with greater mass if speed remains constant.

Front

How does speed affect kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * speed (v)^2.