Kinetic Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for kinetic energy?
A
Kinetic energy = 1/2 X mass X speed squared
2
Q
A moving car has a lot of KE but to slow down the car what must happen to the KE?
A
Needs to be converted into different types of energy
3
Q
Gravitational potential energy is energy due to _______?
A
Height?
4
Q
What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?
A
Gravitational potential energy = mass X gravity X height
5
Q
Gravitational potential energy is measured in _____?
A
Joules
6
Q
Falling objects convert _______ _______ _____ into _______ _______
A
Gravitational potential energy
Kinetic energy
7
Q
Kinetic energy _______ = potential energy _____
A
Gained
Lost
8
Q
Kinetic energy can also be transferred into ____ & ______?
A
Heat
Sound
9
Q
Kinetic energy is the energy of ______?
A
Movement
