Kinetic and Potential 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.

Front

Which type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or height?

Back

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

Front

What kind of energy does a person have when climbing a ladder?

Back

Both potential and kinetic energy are present when a person climbs a ladder.

Front

What type of energy does a moving skateboard possess?

Back

A moving skateboard possesses kinetic energy.

Front

Where does a person have the minimum gravitational potential energy?

Back

A person has the minimum gravitational potential energy when they are down in the basement.

Front

What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g) × height (h).

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

Back

Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of the speed of an object.

Front

What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

Back

A stretched rubber band has potential energy due to its position.

Front

How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the mass of the object; more mass means more kinetic energy at the same speed.