Potential and Kinetic energy 2

Front

What does gravitational potential energy depend on?

Back

Height and mass.

Front

Where is the least potential energy when diving?

Back

When the diver is almost in the water.

Front

If two airplanes are flying at the same speed, but one is higher, what can be said about their energies?

Back

The two airplanes have the same kinetic energy but different gravitational potential energies.

Front

What is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy called?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

When riding a roller coaster, when do you have the maximum kinetic energy?

Back

At the bottom of each hill.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

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

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The total energy of an object, which is the sum of its potential and kinetic energy.

Front

How does height affect gravitational potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as kinetic energy increases.