Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

Which type of energy is present in a stretched rubber band?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What type of energy does a moving car have?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

Where is potential energy highest in a roller coaster?

Back

At the highest point

Front

Where is kinetic energy highest in a roller coaster?

Back

At the lowest point

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It converts to kinetic 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 the formula for potential energy?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf