Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the ability to do work by applying force called?

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Energy

Front

What type of energy does a stretched slingshot have?

Back

Elastic potential energy

Front

What happens to a skier's potential and kinetic energy when skiing down a steep slope?

Back

His potential energy decreases and his kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is energy in motion called?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

Back

The pulled back string on an archer's bow.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Potential energy related to an object's height above the ground.

Front

How does energy transform when a roller coaster goes down a hill?

Back

Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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