Potential and Kinetic Energy

How is all energy divided? Potential Energy-PE Kinetic Energy-KE Gravitation Potential Energy (GPE) Elastic Energy (EPE) Chemical Energy (CPE)

What is Potential Energy? Energy that is stored and waiting to be used later

What is Gravitational Potential Energy? Potential energy due to an object’s position P.E. = weight x height Don’t look down, Rover! Good boy!

What is Elastic Potential Energy? Potential energy due compression or expansion of an elastic object. Notice the ball compressing and expanding

What is Chemical Potential Energy? Potential energy stored within the chemical bonds of an object

What is Chemical Potential Energy? Energy from the food we eat.

What is Kinetic Energy? Energy an object has due to its motion K.E. = mass x velocity2 2

The Law of Conservation of Energy What is a law in science? What did you learn about how potential and kinetic energy change forms? What conclusions can you draw?

What is Mechanical Energy? The total energy of motion and position of an object. It is the amount of WORK an object can do because of its kinetic and potential energies. Mechanical energy= potential + kinetic