Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

When you compress a spring, you are storing __________ energy.

Back

elastic

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

__________ is stored energy.

Back

Potential

Front

On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?

Back

At the bottom of a big hill

Front

Wood, batteries, gasoline, and food are all examples of ________________________.

Back

chemical potential energy

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object's height?

Back

Gravitational potential energy.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy as an object slows down?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is an example of elastic potential energy?

Back

A stretched rubber band.