Potential and Kinetic Energy

Potential energy depends on an

object's position or configuration

kinetic energy

is related to an object's velocity and mass.

potential energy

when a bow is drawn back, before it is released

potential energy

The cars at the top of a roller coaster

kinetic energy

cars going down hill on a roller coaster

potential energy

a boulder on top of a mountain

kinetic energy

skateboarder as he goes down the hill.

potential energy

When you stretch a rubber band

potential energy

highest point of a swing

kinetic energy

the energy of the pendulum as it swings up

potential energy

the ball at its highest point in the air

The Law of Conservation of Energy

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it simply changes form.

insulator

restrict the flow of heat and electricy

conductor

substances that allow both heat and electricity to flow easily

kinetic energy

the energy of motion

potential energy

stored energy

Greatest Potential

1

Greatest Kinetic

3