Potential And Kinetic Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is gravitational potential energy?
A
The energy possessed by a body due to its height above Earth.
2
Q
What does gravitational potential depend on?
A
- the mass of the body
- the gravitational field strength
- the height the body is raised
3
Q
How do you work out the change in gravitational potential energy?
A
Mass X change in gravitational field strength X change in vertical height
4
Q
Where is kinetic energy stored?
A
In moving objects
5
Q
How is kinetic energy calculated?
A
1/2 X mass X (speed)2
