Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy does a flashlight have when it is turned off?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy does a toaster produce when it is heating?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What type of energy does a book sitting on a desk have?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy does a battery store?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

Back

A moving car.

Front

Give an example of Potential Energy.

Back

A rock at the top of a hill.

Front

What happens to Potential Energy when an object falls?

Back

It is converted to Kinetic Energy.

Front

What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

Back

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