Kinetic and Potential energy

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

Back

Kinetic

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to make something move or change.

Front

When does an object have NO kinetic energy?

Back

When it's at rest.

Front

On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?

Back

At the top of a big hill.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy because it can fall.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

It converts to kinetic energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

How does speed affect kinetic energy?

Back

The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.