Energy and speed

Front

What is needed to do work?

Back

Energy

Front

What happens to a moving object's energy when it moves faster?

Back

It has more energy.

Front

Which ramp gives a toy car more energy: a tall ramp or a short ramp?

Back

The taller ramp.

Front

Can energy be destroyed?

Back

False

Front

What causes one train to move faster than another?

Back

The faster train has more energy.

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is speed?

Back

The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

Front

How does mass affect the energy of a moving object?

Back

More mass means more energy is needed to move it.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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