Review: Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What is the unit of measure for force?

Back

Newtons

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 kinetic energy of a 26 kg eagle flying at a speed of 19 m/s?

Back

4693 J

Front

What is the formula for potential energy?

Back

PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is gravity, and h is height.

Front

What is the SI unit for work and energy?

Back

Joule

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object's position?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object's motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What factors affect kinetic energy?

Back

Mass and velocity.

Front

What factors affect potential energy?

Back

Mass, gravity, and height.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

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