Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

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

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__________ is stored energy.

Back

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

Front

What type of energy is demonstrated when a girl serves a volleyball?

Back

Kinetic energy, as the volleyball is in motion.

Front

What type of energy is present when a basketball is held in a player's hands?

Back

Potential energy, as it is stored due to its position.

Front

What kind of energy is in an acorn hanging from an oak tree?

Back

Potential energy, as it is stored due to its position in the tree.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Potential energy is the energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects.

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Define kinetic energy.

Back

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

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy in everyday life.

Back

A moving car, a running dog, or a flowing river all demonstrate kinetic energy.

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Give an example of potential energy in everyday life.

Back

A book on a shelf, a drawn bow, or water stored in a dam all demonstrate potential energy.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.