Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy is stored when you stretch a rubber band?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

At which point does a pendulum have the highest kinetic energy?

Back

Point 3.

Front

If all objects are moving at the same speed, which has the greatest kinetic energy?

Back

A box of 20 textbooks.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

½(mass) x (velocity)².

Front

Energy due to motion is called __________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with mass if velocity is constant.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

What is the formula for potential energy?

Back

(mass) x (acceleration of gravity) x (height).

Front

What happens to kinetic energy as an object slows down?

Back

Kinetic energy decreases.