Types of Potential Energy

Front

When you compress a spring, you are storing __________ energy.

Back

elastic

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest?

Back

W

Front

Gravitational Potential energy increases as _________ increases.

Back

Height

Front

At which point does the ball have the greatest gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

Back

A

Front

Which would have the LEAST gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

Back

A ball sitting on the ground

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Energy an object possesses because of its height above the ground.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object is lifted higher?

Back

It increases.

Front

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

Back

Elastic potential energy.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

Back

GPE = mass × gravity × height.