Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above the ground.

Front

Which skier has more gravitational potential energy if the yellow skier has a mass of 150lbs and the green skier has a mass of 200lbs?

Back

The green skier has more gravitational potential energy because it has a greater mass.

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What happens to kinetic energy as the speed of an object increases?

Back

The kinetic energy increases as the speed of an object increases.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

Which type of energy is the energy of 'motion'?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

Give an example of an object that has kinetic energy.

Back

A tennis ball rolling across the court.

Front

If two vehicles are moving at the same speed, which one has greater kinetic energy?

Back

The vehicle with greater mass has greater kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy increases with greater mass.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A car parked on a steep hill has potential energy due to its height.