Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What happens to potential and kinetic energy as a pendulum swings from its highest to lowest position?

Back

The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.

Front

What kind of energy is in gasoline in a car tank when the car is not on?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Gravitational potential energy depends on which two factors?

Back

Height and mass.

Front

What type of energy does a pulled rubber band represent before it is released?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?

Back

Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion.

Front

Define Kinetic Energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

Back

Potential Energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh).

Front

Give an example of an object with potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Higher objects have more potential energy because potential energy increases with height.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed (KE = 1/2 mv²).