Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, present in any object that is moving.

Front

What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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GPE = mass × gravity × height (GPE = mgh).

Front

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

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more; faster movement increases kinetic energy.

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__________ is stored energy.

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

Front

On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?

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At the bottom of a big hill, where the speed is highest.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is kinetic energy?

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

Front

How does height affect gravitational potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more gravitational potential energy it has.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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The kinetic energy decreases as the object's speed decreases.

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What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with mass; more massive objects have more kinetic energy at the same speed.