Kinetic vs Potential Energy Flashcards
What is Kinetic energy?
Energy that results from an object in motion.
Calculated based on an object’s mass and velocity
What is Potential energy?
“Stored energy”
Energy as a result of height or arrangement of particles.
Depends on: Mass and Height/Distance
What is energy measured in?
Joules (J)
Equation for Potential energy
PE=mgh
This can work for any type of potential energy
Equation for Kinetic energy
KE=(1/2)mv^2
This can work for any type of kinetic energy
Gravitational
Energy based on position above the Earth’s surface (potential)
Electrical
The flow of electrons (Kinetic)
The flow of electrons (Kinetic)
Electrical
Chemical
Energy stored in atomic bonds (potential)
Elastic
Stretching or compressing of a spring, elastic band, or a liquid/gas (potential)
Mehcanical
Energy of moving parts (Kinetic)
Heat/Thermal
Movement of particles (atoms and molecules) ((kinetic))
Electromagnetic Radiation
All forms of light (kinetic)
Sound
Vibration of particles in the form of waves (kinetic)
Energy based on position above the Earth’s surface (potential)
Gravitational
Stretching or compressing of a spring, elastic band, or a liquid/gas (potential)
Elastic
Energy of moving parts(Kinetic)
Mechanical
Movement of particles (atoms and molecules) ((kinetic))
Heat/Thermal
All forms of light (kinetic)
Electromagnetic Radiation
Vibration of particles in the form of waves (kinetic)
Sound
