Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

Back

Joule

Front

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

Back

A tennis ball rolling across the court.

Front

Choose the BEST answer that is an example of an energy transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy.

Back

A swing swaying back and forth.

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.

Back

Transferred.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A car parked on a hill.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted into kinetic energy.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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