Kinetic and Potential Energy Flashcard

Front

When an object is at rest and not in motion it has _________.

Back

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

Front

The ability to do work is _____________

Back

Energy is the capacity to do work or produce change.

Front

Water flowing down from a waterfall has ____________

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

A car driving down the highway has ____________

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy that a body possesses due to its motion.

Front

Walking down the sidewalk involves ____________

Back

Kinetic energy is involved as you are moving.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or condition.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object that is moving.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A running dog has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

As an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.