Kinetic and Potential Energy

Front

What kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?

Back

Both potential and kinetic energy are present when a person climbs a ladder. Potential energy increases as they gain height, while kinetic energy is present due to their movement.

Front

What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

Back

Potential energy is stored in a stretched rubber band due to its position and tension.

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy due to motion.

Front

Where would a person have to be located to have the minimum gravitational potential energy?

Back

A person would have minimum gravitational potential energy down in the basement.

Front

Energy can do all of the following, except:

Back

Energy cannot be created and destroyed; it can only change forms.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

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

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object based on its position or state.

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.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

Back

The formula for gravitational potential energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy in everyday life.

Back

An example of kinetic energy is a moving car or a running athlete.