Kinetic and Potential Energy Practice

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of energy does a released balloon have when it is flying around the room?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

Which of the following is the best example of kinetic energy? a) A car parked on a steep hill b) A tennis ball rolling across the court c) A picture hanging on the wall d) An apple resting on the table above the ground

Back

A tennis ball rolling across the court.

Front

Energy due to motion is called __________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

At which point does a pendulum have the highest kinetic energy? 1, 2, 3, or 4?

Back

3.

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 formula for potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object’s position or condition?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?

Back

Kinetic energy increases.