Potential and Kinetic Energy

Front

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed.

Front

What type of energy is present in a flashlight that is turned off?

Back

Potential Energy (PE)

Front

At which point is kinetic energy greatest in a moving object?

Back

At point X.

Front

What kind of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

Back

Potential Energy (PE)

Front

What type of energy is a baseball in motion when thrown by a pitcher?

Back

Kinetic Energy (KE)

Front

Define Kinetic Energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

Define Potential Energy.

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

Give an example of Potential Energy.

Back

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

Front

Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

Back

A running dog has kinetic energy due to its movement.

Front

What happens to the energy of an object when it falls?

Back

Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.