Kinetic and Potential Energy Flashcard

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, an apple hanging on a tree has potential energy because of its height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a baseball thrown by a pitcher has kinetic energy.

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When does an object have potential energy?

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An object has potential energy when it is at rest and not in motion, such as a book on a shelf.

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

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When an object is moved higher, its potential energy increases because it has more height.

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Give an example of increasing potential energy.

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Stretching a rubber band increases its potential energy because it is being stored for later use.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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A child riding a bicycle is an example of kinetic energy because the bicycle is in motion.

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How is potential energy converted to kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy when an object is released from a height, like a falling apple.

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What is the relationship between height and potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to gravity.

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What type of energy does a drawn bow have?

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A drawn bow has potential energy because the string is stretched and ready to release an arrow.

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What type of energy does a rolling ball have?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy because it is moving.