Mechanical Energy Worksheet

Mechanical Energy Worksheet

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or state?

2. An object in motion possesses which type of energy?

3. Mechanical energy is the sum of   energy and   energy.

4. When a ball is thrown upwards, its kinetic energy decreases while its   energy increases.

5. A car parked on a hill has kinetic energy.

6. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

7. Describe an example of an object demonstrating both potential and kinetic energy.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

8. A swinging pendulum demonstrates the continuous conversion between   and   energy.

9. The energy an object has due to its movement is called   energy.