Pretest Potential and Kinetic Energy-24-25

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

Front

At what position does a rock have the greatest kinetic energy?

Back

The rock has the greatest kinetic energy at the lowest point of its fall.

Front

When you compress a spring, you are storing __________ energy.

Back

elastic energy.

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object at rest?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

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

Back

Height and mass.

Front

What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

Back

Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h).

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed of the object.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.