Mechanical Energy

Mechanical Energy

by Ms. Chen

​What is Mechanical Energy?

Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion

​Potential Energy is the energy something has because of it's position or condition.

​Mecahnical Energy is the total potential energy and kinetic energy of an object.

Multiple Choice

is the energy of motion

• Mechanical

• Kinetic

• Potential

• the force

Multiple Choice

Potential Energy

• when school could possibly be out and everyone could go outside and just ride bikes

• is the total amount of energy an object has

• is the energy of motion

• is the energy something has because of it's position of condition

Open Ended

What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

Multiple Choice

A girl has a pogo stick and the springs potential energy, plus the energy of the girl bouncing equals her __________

• mechanical energy

• potential energy

• kinetic energy

• light energy

​Potential Energy

There are 4 types of potential energy.

1. Elastic

2. Gravitational

3. Chemical

4. Nuclear

Multiple Choice

Gracie uses the height of a chair ... what type of potential energy is she using?

• Elastic 

• Gravitational

• Chemical

• Nuclear