Potential and Kinetic energy

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

Which type of energy is stored energy?

Back

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

Front

At which point is kinetic energy greatest?

Back

Kinetic energy is greatest at the lowest point of an object's motion.

Front

Explain what happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff.

Back

The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

Potential energy (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 is lifted higher?

Back

The potential energy increases as the height of the object increases.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy as an object slows down?

Back

The kinetic energy decreases as the speed of the object decreases.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A drawn bow has potential energy due to the tension in the string.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A rolling ball has kinetic energy due to its motion.