Kinetic and Potential Energy Review

Flashcards to help review key concepts related to Kinetic and Potential Energy as discussed in the lecture notes.

What is kinetic energy?

The energy of motion; any moving object has kinetic energy.

What factors influence the kinetic energy of an object?

The mass of the object and the square of its speed.

Define potential energy.

Energy due to the position or shape of an object.

What is gravitational potential energy?

Potential energy that an object has due to its position relative to Earth's surface.

How does potential energy change when an object falls?

It transforms into kinetic energy as the object falls.

What type of energy do springs and rubber materials store?

Elastic potential energy.

What is chemical potential energy?

Energy stored in the chemical bonds of substances, such as gasoline.

How does food provide energy to the body?

Stored chemical potential energy is released when food is consumed.

What happens to chemical energy in a battery?

It is released as electrical energy through chemical reactions.

Give an example of how kinetic energy is evident in everyday life.

Moving vehicles, flying objects, or warm air hitting your skin.