Potential and Kinetic Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is gravitational potential energy
A
The energy an object has due to its height relative to the Earth’s surface
2
Q
What is potential energy
A
The stored energy an object has due its position or shape
3
Q
Mass and speed affect the amount of_____________ an object has
A
Kinetic energy
4
Q
Mass and height affect the amount of_______________________ and object has
A
Potential energy
5
Q
True or False: The more mass an object has, the more kinetic energy
A
TRUE
6
Q
What is Elastic Potential energy
A
Stored energy that a material has due to a change in shape
7
Q
- A large car
- Small car
If they go at the same speed, which has more kinetic energy
A
Large car
8
Q
If you increase height, you increase______________
A
Potential energy
9
Q
Energy of motion is_____
A
Kinetic energy
10
Q
Heat is the ______________
A
Kinetic energy of moving particles
