kinetic and potential Flashcards
what is kinetic energy
motion on an object
what is potential energy
stored energy
how does potential energy transform into kinetic energy
when an object remains at rests and charges up
what is a force that acts upon a rollercoaster after it reaches the top of the hill
gravity
what is gravity
Gravity is the force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center
what is another word for kinetic energy
moving energy
at what position does a rollercoaster have the greatest potential energy
at the top of the hill
what is work
work occurs when a force is applied to an object moves in the same direction
what is energy
is movement through all things
what is the stored energy do to its position called
potential energy