Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is Kinetic Energy?

Back

The energy that an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is Potential Energy?

Back

The stored energy of an object due to its position or condition.

Front

When does a yo-yo have the most potential energy?

Back

When it is at its highest point.

Front

Which object has the most potential energy?

Back

A ball resting on the edge of a cliff.

Front

When is kinetic energy transferred from object to object?

Back

When those objects collide.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy?

Back

They can convert into each other; as potential energy decreases, kinetic energy increases.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

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

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A running dog has kinetic energy due to its motion.

Front

What factors affect kinetic energy?

Back

Mass and speed of the object.