Kinetic and Potential energy

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What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its height above the ground.

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When does an object have the most gravitational potential energy?

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When it is at the highest point.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy that an object has due to its motion.

Front

At which point in a pendulum's swing is potential energy the greatest?

Back

At the highest points of the swing.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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PE = mgh (where m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, h = height).

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed.

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How can you increase the potential energy of an object?

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By increasing its height above the ground.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

Back

Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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Potential energy.