PS.6 States and Forms of Energy

Front

What type of energy does a skater have at the highest point of a ramp?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

At which position does a rock have the greatest kinetic energy?

Back

Position E

Front

If two balls are moving at the same speed, which has more kinetic energy: a 500kg ball or a 100kg ball?

Back

The 500kg ball (Ball A) has more kinetic energy.

Front

What is the energy called that an object possesses while in motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

At which position does a rock have the greatest potential energy?

Back

Position C

Front

Define Kinetic Energy.

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

Define Potential Energy.

Back

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

Front

What is Mechanical Energy?

Back

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

Back

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