Kinetic and Potential Energy Practice Flashcard

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It is the energy an object possesses due to its movement.

Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

Mechanical kinetic energy.

It is converted into kinetic energy as you fall into the pool.

A book held high on a shelf has potential energy due to its position.

Kinetic energy is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

The greater the mass of an object, the more kinetic energy it has when moving at the same speed.

A car driving down the road has kinetic energy due to its motion.

The kinetic energy decreases as the object's speed decreases.

A roller coaster at the top of a hill has potential energy that converts to kinetic energy as it descends.