Kinetic and Potential Energy Flashcard

Front

What is the definition of energy?

Back

The ability to do work

Front

Which type of energy is stored energy?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What type of energy is involved in the movement of electrically charged particles within a closed circuit?

Back

Electrical energy

Front

Which type of energy involves the heating of objects causing atoms and molecules to vibrate?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What happens to potential energy when it transforms into kinetic energy?

Back

It decreases

Front

In a roller coaster, what type of energy is at its highest at the top before it starts moving?

Back

Potential energy

Front

When a roller coaster is released and starts moving down, what type of energy is being transformed?

Back

Potential energy to kinetic energy

Front

What is the unit used to measure energy?

Back

Joule