Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What type of potential energy does a book on a shelf have?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy (KE) = 0.5 * mass (m) * velocity (v)^2

Front

What is the kinetic energy of a 0.75 kg golf club swinging at 60 m/s?

Back

1,350 J

Front

What type of energy is also called solar energy?

Back

Radiant Energy

Front

How is speed determined?

Back

Speed is determined by measuring how far an object travels in a unit of time.

Front

What is the mass of a ball with 450 J of kinetic energy traveling at 30 m/s?

Back

1 kg

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

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

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

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

Front

What is an example of gravitational potential energy?

Back

A rock held at a height above the ground.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It converts to kinetic energy.