Potential or Kinetic Energy?

Potential or Kinetic Energy?

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Physics

8th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Kinetic Energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Potential Energy?

Back

Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical energy.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of Kinetic Energy:

Back

A moving skateboard is an example of Kinetic Energy because it is in motion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of Potential Energy:

Back

A glass of milk sitting on a table is an example of Potential Energy because it is at rest and has the potential to fall.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy does a dry cell of a battery represent?

Back

A dry cell of a battery represents Potential Energy because it stores energy that can be used to power devices.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy does a running boy represent?

Back

A running boy represents Kinetic Energy because he is in motion.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

Back

A stretched rubber band has Potential Energy because it is stored energy that can be released when the band is let go.

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