Potential and kinetic energy

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object's position or height?

Back

Potential energy.

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What type of energy is associated with an object's motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

Front

At what point does a tossed baseball have the greatest kinetic energy?

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At the point of highest speed during its flight.

Front

Where is potential energy at its maximum when an object is thrown?

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At the highest point of its trajectory.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy increases with height.

Front

What is energy defined as?

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The ability to do work.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with an increase in mass.