Kinetic and Potential Energy Practice

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

Back

At the highest point of the swing.

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

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

Back

A tennis ball rolling across the court.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted into kinetic energy.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

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