Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is Kinetic Energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

Front

What is Potential Energy?

Back

Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball held at a height has potential energy.

Front

When is potential energy transformed into kinetic energy?

Back

When an object at rest is put into motion.

Front

Which has more kinetic energy: a moving car or a parked car?

Back

A moving car has more kinetic energy because it is in motion.

Front

What factors affect kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

The formula is KE = 1/2 mv², where KE is kinetic energy, m is mass, and v is velocity.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to gravity.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

As an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

Front

Which point has the most potential energy: a ball on the ground or a ball on a table?

Back

The ball on the table has more potential energy because it is higher off the ground.