Dalen Energy Flashcard

Front

What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. A moving skateboard has kinetic energy.

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Energy is the ability to do ____?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work.

Front

At which point does potential energy greatest?

Back

Potential energy is greatest at point W, where the object is at its highest position.

Front

___________ is stored energy.

Back

Potential energy is stored energy.

Front

What word best describes potential energy?

Back

Stored.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

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

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What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A rolling ball or a running person are examples of kinetic energy.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf or water in a dam are examples of potential energy.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

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