Potential/Kinetic Energy & Speed

Front

What is motion?

Back

A change in any object's position.

Front

What is energy transfer?

Back

The transfer of energy from one object to another or one form to another.

Front

What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Can energy be created or destroyed?

Back

No, energy can only be converted from one form to another.

Front

What does gravitational potential energy depend on?

Back

Height and mass of the object.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Stored energy based on an object's position or state.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A rolling ball.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.