Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential Energy

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic Energy

Front

Kinetic energy is related to what aspect of an object?

Back

Speed of an object

Front

Potential energy is related to what aspect of an object?

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Position or height of an object

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity)

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Front

What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy does a moving car have?

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Kinetic Energy

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

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Higher height increases potential energy.