Kinetic and gravitational potential energy

What is kinetic energy?

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Kinetic Energy = 0.5 Mass Velocity² (KE = 0.5 m v²).

What is the unit for kinetic energy?

The unit for kinetic energy is joules (J).

What factors affect the kinetic energy of an object?

Kinetic energy is affected by the mass and velocity of the object.

What is gravitational potential energy?

Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position in a gravitational field.

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass Gravitational field strength Height (GPE = m g h).

What is the unit for gravitational potential energy?

The unit for gravitational potential energy is joules (J).

How does an object’s height affect its gravitational potential energy?

The higher the object, the greater its gravitational potential energy.

How is gravitational potential energy converted to kinetic energy?

As an object falls, its gravitational potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.