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Calculations, Transfer and Transformation of Kinetic and Potential Energy

Energy can be defined as the .

Energy can be categorized into two forms: energy and energy.

The law of conservation of matter states that “energy cannot be or .”

• This means energy can ONLY be or

and the amount of energy is always .

Kinetic Energy:
Kinetic Energy is measured in (J).
 If an object is , it has .
 This energy is called (KE) – the of .

Calculating Kinetic Energy:

Kinetic energy can be calculated using the formula
Where: m =
v= (speed)
Kinetic energy is measured in ( ).

Kinetic Energy Practice Question:

Determine the kinetic energy of a 1000-kg roller coaster car that is moving with a speed of 20.0 m/s.

Formula: KE = 𝟏𝟐 mv2

KE =
Mass (m) =
Velocity (v) =
Potential energy:
Potential energy refers to or stored due to an
objects or .

Potential energy is measured in ( )

Potential energy is calculated using the formula: .

Where: m =
g = The force of gravity on Earth, which is always ,
h= .

The following can be used to calculate PE.

Potential Energy Practice Question:

2. A 1kg ball is held 2 meters above the ground. Calculate the potential energy of the ball.

Formula: Ep = mgh

Ep =
Mass (m) =
Gravity (g) =
Height (h) =

3. A 1kg ball is held 4 meters above the ground. Calculate the potential energy of the ball.

Ep =
Mass (m) =
Gravity (g) =
Height (h) =