kinetic energy and potential energy

Question 1

What is kinetic energy?

Answer 1

energy of an object due to its motion E_k = 1/2 mv²

Question 2

What is potential energy?

Answer 2

the energy of an object due to its position

Question 3

What is the equation for the change of gravitational potential energy?

Answer 3

ΔE_p = mgΔh

Question 4

What is the equation for the loss of potential energy from a maximum height?

Answer 4

1/2 mv² = mg (h₀ - h)

Question 5

`What is the equation for the work done to overcome friction and air resistance?

Answer 5

mgh - 1/2 mv²