Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What is stored energy or energy due to its position called?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What are the two types of energy listed under mechanical energy?

Back

Potential and kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object in motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy: A drawn bow, a baseball at its highest point, or running down a steep hill?

Back

Running down a steep hill is NOT an example of potential energy.

Front

What is the energy called that is due to the motion of an object?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A pencil sitting on a desk.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy: A diver on the edge of a diving board, a parachute falling to the ground, or a car parked in a parking lot?

Back

A parachute falling to the ground is NOT an example of potential energy.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted into kinetic energy.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.