Kinetic and Potential Energy Flashcard

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a stretched rubber band has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a moving car or a thrown baseball has kinetic energy.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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An example of potential energy is a book on a shelf. It has potential energy because of its height.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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An example of kinetic energy is a soccer ball being kicked across the field.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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When an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa. For example, when a roller coaster goes down a hill, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a pitcher use when throwing a baseball?

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A pitcher uses kinetic energy when throwing a baseball.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has potential energy.

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When an object is at rest, what type of energy does it have?

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When an object is at rest, it has potential energy.

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What type of energy does a car driving down the highway have?

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A car driving down the highway has kinetic energy.