Potential & Kinetic Energy

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

Complete the following sentence: The ________________ an object moves, the more ____________________ energy it has.

Back

faster .... kinetic

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

When a roller coaster is at the top of a hill, it has ____________ energy.

Back

high potential energy

Front

When a roller coaster is at the bottom of a hill, it has ____________ energy.

Back

high kinetic energy

Front

What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for potential energy?

Back

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

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.