4.2 Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

The movement, change in direction, changing speed, or stopping of an object by a push or pull is known as ___ .

Back

force

Front

What is the pull of matter downward by the Earth? It can also cause resistance or work against movement.

Back

gravity

Front

Potential energy is what type of energy?

Back

energy that is stored

Front

The energy of motion. It is found in all moving objects. This is known as ____ .

Back

kinetic energy

Front

The measure of motion. It can increase, decrease or stay the same. We call this _____ .

Back

speed

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy that an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?

Back

Kinetic energy increases.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object is lifted higher?

Back

Potential energy increases.

Front

What is the relationship between force and motion?

Back

Force causes an object to move or change its motion.