Mechanical Energy

Front

As mass decreased, kinetic energy ________________.

Back

decreases

Front

Kinetic energy is the energy of _______________.

Back

motion

Front

What increases the kinetic energy of a wagon?

Back

Increase the mass and speed.

Front

Which has kinetic energy?

• a tank of gasoline
• a moving car
• a battery
• water in a reservoir

Back

a moving car

Front

Which type of energy does an object NOT have if it is not moving?

Back

kinetic

Front

Moving a book to a lower shelf ____________ the potential energy.

Back

decrease

Front

A rock at the edge of a cliff has ___________ energy because of its position.

Back

potential

Front

Energy that is stored is ___________ energy.

Back

potential

Front

_____________ is the ability to cause changes.

Back

energy

Front

Energy is measured in _______________.

Back

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