Potential vs. Kinetic Energy Practice

Front

__________ energy is stored energy.

Back

Potential

Front

A baseball has reached its highest point after being hit towards the top of the stadium. What type of energy does it have?

Back

Potential

Front

What energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff have?

Back

Potential

Front

A slingshot that has been pulled back, but has not been let go. What type of energy is this?

Back

Potential

Front

A bobsled is moving at its greatest speed around the final turn. What type of energy does it have?

Back

Kinetic

Front

What is Kinetic Energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is Potential Energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

Give an example of Potential Energy.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

Front

Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

Back

A running dog has kinetic energy because it is moving.

Front

What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted into Kinetic Energy.