Kinetic and Potential Energy

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Kinetic and potential energy relate to:

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Motion

Front

Potential energy

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or condition.

Front

Kinetic energy

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The energy that an object has due to its motion.

Front

Which passenger has the most potential energy?

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Front

Which of the following has the most kinetic energy?

• A car traveling at 80 mph
• A tractor-trailer traveling at 80 mph
• A cheetah running at 80 mph
• A motorcycle traveling at 80 mph

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A tractor-trailer traveling at 80 mph

Front

When is kinetic energy transferred from object to object?

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When those objects collide

Front

What does the law of conservation of energy tell us?

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Energy can not be created or destroyed.

Front

When does an object have no kinetic energy?

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When it is at rest

Front

Which object has the most potential energy?

• A ball resting on the ground
• A ball thrown at 100 miles per hour
• A ball on top of the refrigerator
• A ball resting on the edge of cliff

Back

A ball resting on the edge of cliff

Front

When does a yo-yo have the most potential energy?

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when it is at its highest point