1. Potential and Kinetic Energy

2. How is all energy divided?
Potential
Energy
Kinetic
Energy
Gravitation
Potential
Energy
Elastic
Chemical

3. What is Potential Energy?
Energy that is based on the position and/or arrangement of particles in matter

4. What is Gravitational Potential Energy?
Potential energy due to an object’s position
P.E. = mass x
height x gravity

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Main Idea to Remember
Potential energy due to height above the earth is called – Gravitational Potential Energy