Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What does the conservation of energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can be altered from one form to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

Give an example of an object with kinetic energy.

Back

A tennis ball rolling across the court.

Front

What type of energy does a person climbing a ladder possess?

Back

Both potential and kinetic energy.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy.

Front

What factors determine gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy depends on the height and mass of the object.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h).

Front

What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

Back

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

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What happens to the energy of an object when it falls?

Back

Its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.