Motion Speed

Front

What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls everything down to the Earth.

Front

How can you increase the potential energy of an object?

Back

You can increase the potential energy of an object by raising it higher.

Front

What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

Back

The energy stored in a stretched rubber band is called potential energy.

Front

What is the term for energy that is stored and waiting to be used?

Back

Potential energy is the energy that is stored and waiting to be used.

Front

What type of energy does a person climbing a ladder have?

Back

A person climbing a ladder has kinetic energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy in everyday life.

Back

An example of kinetic energy is a car driving down the road.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

When an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

Front

What is the relationship between height and potential energy?

Back

The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.