Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

Potential energy is __________ energy.

Back

stored

Front

Which item has the most potential energy: short glasses, the shelf, plates, or they have the same amount of energy?

Back

short glasses

Front

Kinetic energy is __________________ energy.

Back

moving

Front

Would you have more kinetic energy if you are traveling fast or slow?

Back

fast

Front

The higher up you are waiting to fall, the more ____________ energy you have.

Back

potential

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity)

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height)

Front

If an object is at rest, what type of energy does it have?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It converts to kinetic energy.

Front

Give an example of an object with high potential energy.

Back

A book on a high shelf.