Kinetic Energy & Potential Energy Study Guide

Front

What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

Back

1/2 x Mass x Speed²

Front

What kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?

Back

Both Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is the energy of moving matter called?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

As you travel up in a lift, does your gravitational potential energy decrease?

Back

False

Front

What is energy due to the position of an object above Earth's surface?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy

Front

Define Kinetic Energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

Define Potential Energy.

Back

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

Front

What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as it converts to Kinetic Energy.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and Kinetic Energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy increases with greater mass.

Front

What is the relationship between speed and Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy increases with the square of the speed.