Potential Energy

The video tutorial explains potential energy, which is the energy stored in an object due to its position. It covers two types: gravitational potential energy, dependent on an object's height and mass, and elastic potential energy, stored in materials that can stretch or compress. Examples include a wrecking ball for gravitational energy and a drawn bow for elastic energy. The video also compares these types using real-world examples like roller coasters and bows.

What is potential energy primarily dependent on?

• The color of the object

• The position of the object

• The temperature of the object

• The speed of the object

Which factor does NOT affect gravitational potential energy?

• The height of the object

• The color of the object

• The mass of the object

• The gravitational pull on the object

What happens to the potential energy of a spring as it is compressed further?

• It increases

• It disappears

• It decreases

• It remains the same

Which of the following is an example of elastic potential energy?

• A book on a shelf

• A roller coaster at the top of a hill

• A drawn bowstring

• A car parked on a slope

How is potential energy stored in a bungee cord?

• Through its color

• By its weight

• By stretching

• By heating