Potential Vs. Kinetic

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball held at a height has potential energy because of its position above the ground.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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How is kinetic energy related to speed?

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Kinetic energy increases exponentially with speed. This means that if you double the speed of an object, its kinetic energy increases by four times.

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Potential energy is directly proportional to an object's mass and height. This means that as either mass or height increases, potential energy also increases.

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h).

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 × mass (m) × velocity (v)².

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, assuming no energy is lost to air resistance.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A drawn bow has potential energy because the energy is stored in the bent shape of the bow.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is directly proportional to mass. This means that if the mass of an object increases, its kinetic energy also increases if the speed remains the same.

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