Potential vs. Kinetic Energy

Front

Mass and height are _____ proportional to potential energy.

Back

directly

Front

Which describes the graphed relationship between kinetic energy and an object's speed?

Back

Parabola

Front

Which describes the graphed relationship between kinetic energy and an object's mass?

Back

Linear

Front

Which ball has the most potential energy? A ball held at 3 meters, A ball held at 2 meters, A ball held at 1 meter, A ball resting on the ground.

Back

A ball held at 3 meters.

Front

The amount of material affects the amount of energy that an object has. TRUE or FALSE?

Back

TRUE

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

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

Back

It increases.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy when an object's speed doubles?

Back

It quadruples.

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height)