Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the possible or stored energy in an object called?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy does an egg have when it is sitting on the kitchen counter?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy does a roller coaster have at the top of a hill?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What type of energy does a soccer player have while running around the field?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What type of energy does a sled have while going down a snowy hill?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is Kinetic Energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its 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 because it can fall.

Front

Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

Back

A car driving down the road has Kinetic Energy because it is moving.

Front

What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted into Kinetic Energy.