Potential and Kinetic Energy
How is all energy divided? Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Gravitation Potential Energy Elastic Chemical
What is Potential Energy? Energy that is based on the position and/or arrangement of particles in matter
What is Gravitational Potential Energy? Potential energy due to an object’s position P.E. = mass x height x gravity
Gravitational Potential Energy Depends on TWO variables….things Height above the earth The higher it is, the more potential energy it has. Mass The more matter it contains, the more potential energy it has.
All matter possesses potential energy Potential energy becomes kinetic energy and produces motion. Any matter would represent potential energy as long as it is not moving. If matter is moving, kinetic energy is being used.
Main Idea to Remember Potential energy due to height above the earth is called – Gravitational Potential Energy