Energy
Kinetic Energy: The energy a moving object has
Potential Energy: Energy that is stored from a static object
Depends on speed and mass
As speed increases, so does kinetic energy
Formula: 1/2 x Mass x Speed ^2
As mass increases, so does kinetic energy
As compression increases, so does potential energy
Both are types of energy
Formula for gravitational potential energy: Weight x Height
Depends on the objects shape and position
A coiled spring in a pinball machine has more potential energy than a regular spring because when the coiled spring is released, it will move the ball
A rock sitting at the edge of a cliff has potential energy because it can fall and convert into kinetic energy
An airplane has a large amount of kinetic energy due to its large mass and great speed
A car traveling slower than a truck has less kinetic energy than the truck because it has less mass and moves slower
Both can be converted into other forms of energy
Both have the same SI unit, the joule
Both contain different types of their energy
As gravity increases, potential energy decreases