Potential and Kinetic Energy

Potential and Kinetic Energy

LT: I can differentiate between potential energy and kinetic energy

Potential Energy (PE)

• Energy that is stored

• Determined by the position of the object and mass of the object

Kinetic Energy (KE)

• Energy that is associated with the motion of an object.

• Depends of an objects mass and velocity

Multiple Select

What variables determine the amount of KE an object has?

• Mass

• Gravity

• Speed

• Potential Energy

Multiple Select

What variables determine the amount of PE an object has?

• Energy

• Position

• Speed

• Mass

Open Ended

What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

Open Ended

If PE depends on the position and mass of an object, how can you increase the amount of potential energy an object has?