Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What kind of energy is in a waving hand?

Back

Kinetic energy is present in a waving hand as it is in motion.

Front

__________ is stored energy.

Back

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

Front

Which 2 letters have the most kinetic energy?

Back

X & Z are the letters that represent objects in motion with high kinetic energy.

Front

A basketball is being held in the hands of a player.

Back

Potential energy is present in the basketball due to its position above the ground.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object because of its position or configuration.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, calculated as 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?

Back

As an object speeds up, its kinetic energy increases.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object is lifted higher?

Back

As an object is lifted higher, its potential energy increases due to its elevated position.

Front

Give an example of potential energy in everyday life.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height above the ground.