potential and kinetic energy

Front

What type of energy is stored when a rubber band is stretched?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What happens to an object when energy is applied to it?

Back

It can change the position of its motion.

Front

What is the ability to cause change called?

Back

Energy.

Front

What type of potential energy is stored due to an object's position relative to the Earth?

Back

Gravitational potential energy.

Front

What is the term for the energy stored in a compressed or stretched spring?

Back

Elastic potential energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

How is potential energy different from kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

Front

What is an example of gravitational potential energy?

Back

A book held above the ground.

Front

What happens to the potential energy of an object as it falls?

Back

It converts to kinetic energy.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

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