Potential vs. Kinetic Energy Practice

Front

What type of energy is present in a slingshot that has been pulled back, but has not been let go?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

At which point is potential energy greatest in a given scenario?

Back

At point W.

Front

What type of energy does a satellite have while orbiting the earth at nearly 20,000 miles/hour?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the term for stored energy?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What is the ability to do work or cause change?

Back

Energy

Front

What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

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 gravitational potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its height above the ground.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a pendulum?

Back

At the highest points, potential energy is greatest; at the lowest point, kinetic energy is greatest.