Kinetic and Potential Energy
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between kinetic and potential energy and apply these concepts to real-world examples.
Key Concepts
Potential energy is energy due to an object's position, while kinetic energy is energy due to an object's motion.
Potential energy is calculated using the formula mgh, where m is mass, g is gravitational acceleration, and h is height.
Kinetic energy is calculated using the formula ½mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define potential energy and kinetic energy in your own words. How are they different?
2. A book is resting on a table. Does it have potential energy? If so, what determines the amount of potential energy it has?
3. A roller coaster car is at the top of a hill. Describe the energy transformations that occur as it goes down the hill.
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Potential and Kinetic Energy
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