Kinetic and Potential Energy

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

__________ is stored energy.

Back

Potential

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Front

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

Back

more

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Front

Where would a person have to be located to have the minimum gravitational potential energy?

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down in the basement

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Front

What type of energy is associated with an object's position or condition?

Back

Potential energy

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Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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

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What is the formula for potential energy?

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PE = mgh (where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height)

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Front

If an object is at rest, what type of energy does it have?

Back

Potential energy

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It converts to kinetic energy.

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Front

What type of energy does a moving car have?

Back

Kinetic energy

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