Potential vs Kinetic Energy

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Stored energy based on an object's position.

Front

What energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff have?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What type of energy does an airplane circling in preparation for landing have?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy does a slingshot that has been pulled back, but has not been let go have?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

____________ is the ability to do work or cause change.

Back

Energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy in motion.

Front

Give an example of potential energy.

Back

A book on a shelf.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A running dog.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

Back

It converts to kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy does a moving car have?

Back

Kinetic energy.