Energy Basics

Front

What happens to an object's energy as it moves slower?

Back

The energy decreases.

Front

Which has more energy when falling from a height, a small limb or a big limb?

Back

The big limb has more energy.

Front

Why does the amount of energy stay the same when it transfers to another object?

Back

Energy is conserved.

Front

How do objects gain and lose energy?

Back

Through transfer.

Front

After you throw a baseball, which has more energy?

Back

The baseball has more energy.

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

Front

What is an example of energy transfer?

Back

When a ball is thrown, energy transfers from the arm to the ball.