Potential & Kinetic Energy Formative

Front

What determines the amount of kinetic energy an object has?

Back

Speed and Mass.

Front

If two objects of different masses are dropped from the same height, which one has the greatest potential energy?

Back

The object with the largest mass.

Front

What are the kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE) values of a stationary car?

Back

KE=0 and PE=100.

Front

What type of energy does a baseball have just before being released by the pitcher?

Back

Potential Energy.

Front

What factors determine the amount of potential energy an object has?

Back

Height and Mass.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

Front

How does mass affect kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with greater mass if speed remains constant.