Kinetic and Potential Energy Concepts

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

How can you tell if a force you exert on an object is doing work?

Back

If the object moves.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What happens to the kinetic energy of an object if its speed doubles?

Back

Kinetic energy is increased.

Front

How does the height of an object affect its gravitational potential energy?

Back

The higher an object is above the ground the more it holds.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its height above the ground.

Front

What happens to potential energy when an object is lifted higher?

Back

Potential energy increases.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and mass?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with an increase in mass, assuming speed is constant.

Front

What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

Back

Potential energy increases as height increases.