2.2.C Potential and Kinetic Energy

2.2.C Potential and Kinetic Energy

By Braden Sparks

Potential and Kinetic

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"Energy" is the ability to do work. ​

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There are two types of energy

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Energy is the ability to do...

• work

• potential and kinetic

• archery

• joules

This is the energy of motion.

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Every single thing that moves, has kinetic energy.​

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Kinetic energy

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kinetic energy is the energy of

• stored due to position or shape

• motion

• light, weight, sound, and space

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everything has kinetic energy as long as it is

• moving

• motionless

• large

• made of nanoparticles and flux capacitors

Multiple Choice

Is a golfer, taking a swing at the golf ball, an example of kinetic or potential energy?

• potential

• kinetic

Potential Energy

Potential energy is STORED energy. The energy is stored due to an objects position or shape. ​

Multiple Choice

potential energy is

• the energy of motion

• the energy that is stored due to motion

• stored due to shape or position of an object

1. Gravitational

2. Chemical

3. Nuclear

4. Elastic

Potential

1. Motion

2. Thermal

3. Sound

4. Electromagnetic (Radiant)

Kinetic

There are many sub-types of Kinetic and Potential Energy

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Anything that is moving, has kinetic energy.

​​1. Motion

Heat energy. The molecules in an object move/vibrate when they get hotter.

2. Thermal

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​The movement of compression waves. Energy is transferred through the substance in a wave.

​​3. Sound

Also called Radiant energy. This includes all types of light. (xrays, gamma rays, radio waves, and visible light)

​​4. Electromagnetic

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Kinetic Energy

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a type of kinetic energy?

• motion

• electromagnetic

• chemical

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Heat energy, The molecules in an object move/vibrate when they get hotter.

• atomic

• chemical

• thermal

• electromagnetic

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also called RADIANT energy

• light energy

• electromagnetic energy

• chemical energy

• thermal energy

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the higher up an object is, the more energy is stored.

​​1. Gravitational

The stored energy in the bonds of atoms and molecules.

2. Chemical

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​energy stored in the nucleus of an atom - the energy that holds the nucleus together. Fission = splitting an atom. Fusion = combining atoms.

​​3. Nuclear

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When an object is stretched or compressed, energy is stored.

​​4. Elastic

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Potential Energy

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a potential energy type?

• chemical

• nuclear

• thermal

• gravitational

Multiple Choice

when an object is stretched or compressed

• spring

• elastic

• electromagnetic

• nuclear