Kinetic & Potential Energy

Front

What does gravitational potential energy depend on?

Back

Height and mass.

Front

What two factors determine the gravitational potential energy stored between an object and Earth?

Back

The object's height and weight.

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest?

Back

At point W.

Front

What type of potential energy is related to an object's height?

Back

Gravitational potential energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

How is kinetic energy calculated?

Back

Kinetic energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.

Front

What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a pendulum?

Back

At the highest point, potential energy is greatest; at the lowest point, kinetic energy is greatest.

Front

What is an example of gravitational potential energy?

Back

A book on a shelf.