Potential Energy

What is potential energy?

• Energy in motion

• Thermal energy

• Stored Energy

• Momentum

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The higher an object is...

• the less potential energy it has.

• the more potential energy it has.

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What is the formula for Potential Energy (PE)?

• PE = mass x height

• PE = mass x gravity x height

• PE = 1/2mass x (height)2

• PE = mass x velocity

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What type of relationship does Potential Energy have with mass?

• Direct

• Indirect

• Direct Squared

• Indirect Squared

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What type of relationship does Potential Energy have with height?

• Direct

• Indirect

• Direct Squared

• Indirect Squared

What is the amount of gravity of Earth?

• 10.0 m/s2

• 5.8 m/s2

• 8.9 m/s2

• 9.8 m/s2

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

If given weight instead of mass, use the equation...

• PE = mass x gravity x height

• PE = weight x height

• PE = weight + height

• PE = mass + gravity + height

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What is the PE of a box that weighs 3N sitting on top of a 2m hill?

• 5 J

• 6 J

• 10 J

• 16 J

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What is the PE of a box with a mass of 10kg on top of a 10m hill?

• 10 x 9.8 x 10 = 980 J

• 10 x 9.8 = 98 J

• 10 + 9.8 + 10 = 110 J

• 10 + 9.8 = 108 J

What is the PE of a box with a mass of 10kg on top of a 10m hill?

• 10 x 9.8 x 10 = 980 J

• 10 x 9.8 = 98 J

• 10 + 9.8 + 10 = 110 J

• 10 + 9.8 = 108 J

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2