Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

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

Front

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

Back

The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

Front

What kind of energy is in a waving hand?

Back

A waving hand has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?

Back

Kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the swing.

Front

__________ is stored energy.

Back

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

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object because of its position or condition.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A rock held at the top of a hill has potential energy due to its height.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

Back

When an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with mass; it is directly proportional to the mass of the object.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.