Potential and Kinetic Energy

Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Physics

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height. It is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does halving the height of an object affect its potential energy?

Back

Halving the height of an object reduces its potential energy to half of the original value.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy is represented by the wind blowing through your hair?

Back

The wind blowing through your hair is a type of kinetic energy.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of energy is represented by a bowling ball rolling down the alley?

Back

A bowling ball rolling down the alley is a type of kinetic energy.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate the kinetic energy of a car traveling at 40 m/s with a mass of 1120 kg.

Back

The kinetic energy is 896,000 J.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate the gravitational potential energy of a baby carriage with a mass of 1.2 kg at a height of 21 m.

Back

The gravitational potential energy is 246.96 J.

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