Mechanical Energy

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position. It involves moving parts.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

Which object shows mechanical energy?

Back

A fidget spinner shows mechanical energy because it has moving parts.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What does NOT have moving parts?

Back

A sweater does not have moving parts.

Front

Which action does NOT require mechanical energy?

Back

Melting ice does not require mechanical energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

Can you give an example of mechanical energy?

Back

Yes, a moving bicycle is an example of mechanical energy.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

What is an example of an object with mechanical energy?

Back

A fan has mechanical energy because it has moving parts.

Front

What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

What happens to mechanical energy when an object stops moving?

Back

When an object stops moving, its mechanical energy decreases.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

How does a bicycle use mechanical energy?

Back

A bicycle uses mechanical energy when the rider pedals to make it move.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5