Coaster Review

Front

Gravitational potential energy depends on the ________ and ________ of the object.

Back

Height and Mass

Front

What is an example of kinetic energy?

Back

A car driving on the highway

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

At which point on the roller coaster is the gravitational potential energy at its maximum?

Back

A

Front

What is the unit for work (energy)?

Back

Joule (J)

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What happens to gravitational potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height)

Front

What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

Back

Potential energy increases as height increases.