Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

Which energy type?
An airplane circling in preparation for a landing

Back

Kinetic

Front

Which energy type?
A mousetrap set and ready to spring

Back

Potential

Front

Which energy type?
A pile of coal that will be used for fuel

Back

Potential

Front

Which energy type?
A flag blowing in the wind

Back

Kinetic

Front

Which energy type?
A box stored on the top shelf of a closet

Back

Potential

Front

Which energy type?
A dam holding back a river’s water

Back

Potential

Front

Which energy type?
An unlit firecracker

Back

Potential

Front

Which energy type?
A marble rolling down the aisle of your science classroom

Back

Kinetic

Front

Which energy type?
A hammer held above a nail

Back

Potential

Front

Which energy type?
A new car battery

Back

Potential