Potential and Kinetic Review

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Stored energy of an object relative to its height in relation to gravity.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy in motion.

Front

What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

At which point is kinetic energy greatest?

Back

At the lowest point of motion.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy in motion.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A rock at the top of a hill.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A rolling ball.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It converts to kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy does a compressed spring have?

Back

Potential energy.