Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the sum of potential and kinetic energy called?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

What type of energy does a flowerpot sitting on a windowsill have?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff have?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Energy due to motion is called ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy does a moving skateboard have?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A stretched rubber band.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A running dog.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.