Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy because of its height.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.

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What happens to energy when a roller coaster goes up a hill?

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As the roller coaster goes up a hill, kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.

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What happens to energy when a roller coaster goes down a hill?

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As the roller coaster goes down a hill, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is Chemical Potential Energy?

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Chemical Potential Energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like wood, batteries, and food.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground. It depends on the object's mass and height.

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What is Elastic Potential Energy?

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Elastic Potential Energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing, like a rubber band.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life.

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An example of Kinetic Energy is a moving car or a person running.

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Give an example of Potential Energy in everyday life.

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An example of Potential Energy is a book on a shelf or a drawn bow.