Warm-Up: Potential and Kinetic Energy

Circle where the runner will be generating force to move.

Match the following terms to the correct definition

• Energy in motion

• Kinetic Energy

• Force that causes motion

• Potential Energy

• A push or pull

• Force

• Stored energy

• Work

​ Label the oranges with the correct label that says how much Potential Energy they have.

c

b

a

Least

Most

Middle

Click on where the rollercoaster has the MOST potential energy.

Which of these do you think has greater kinetic energy? Explain your answer.