Harnessing Human Energy Flashcard

Front

Energy can be _____________ from one place to another or converted from one type to another.

Back

transferred

Front

What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

Back

Potential energy

Front

How can you tell that an object has energy?

Back

It is changing and/or moving.

Front

When a wind up toy is wound up but not released, it has...

Back

potential energy

Front

What point on the roller coaster has the most potential energy?

Back

W

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A rolling ball.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.