Kinetic, Potential & Electrical Energy

Front

What happens to potential and kinetic energy as a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position?

Back

The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.

Front

When you stretch a rubber band, what type of energy are you storing?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What kind of energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff possess?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of material is aluminum foil in terms of electrical energy?

Back

Conductor.

Front

What can energy be?

Back

Transferred or changed from one type to another.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

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

Front

What is an example of kinetic energy?

Back

A moving car.

Front

What is an example of potential energy?

Back

A book on a shelf.

Front

What happens to energy in a closed system?

Back

Energy is conserved; it cannot be created or destroyed.