Energy and Motion, Topic 1, 4th Gr., Elevate Science

Front

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

Front

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

Back

The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

Front

Which of the following objects has kinetic energy? a ball rolling across the floor, a bicycle parked at the top of a hill, leaves lying on the ground beneath a tree, a sunny windowsill

Back

A ball rolling across the floor has kinetic energy.

Front

__________ is stored energy.

Back

Potential energy is stored energy.

Front

What is energy changing from one form to another?

Back

Energy transformation is the process of energy changing from one form to another.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A running dog has kinetic energy because it is moving.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

Back

When an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.