6.8A Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What type of energy is stored when you stretch a rubber band?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Which soccer ball has the greatest amount of potential energy on an uneven field?

Back

Ball B.

Front

At which point does a ball have the least potential and the greatest kinetic energy?

Back

Point 2.

Front

Where does a cart have the greatest amount of potential energy when pulled up an inclined plane?

Back

Point C.

Front

If two rowers have equal mass, who has more kinetic energy if one rows faster?

Back

The faster rower has more kinetic energy.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

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

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

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

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

Potential Energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.