Kinetic vs Potential Energy

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy of motion.

Front

How can you increase the potential energy of an object?

Back

By raising the object higher.

Front

A child on his way down a playground slide is an example of: PE or KE?

Back

KE

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about Potential Energy?

Back

Potential energy only occurs when an object is in motion.

Front

Boiling water is an example of: PE or KE?

Back

KE

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Stored energy based on an object's position.

Front

What factors affect potential energy?

Back

An object's height and mass.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy in everyday life.

Back

A moving car.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

It converts to kinetic energy.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height).