Comparing PE and KE

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What two factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Mass and height.

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What type of energy does a plane flying above the ground possess?

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Gravitational potential energy (GPE) and kinetic energy (KE) because it is off the ground and moving.

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What is the definition of mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy.

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Which scenario has the most gravitational potential energy?

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A car going 10 km/h on top of a mountain.

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What two factors affect kinetic energy?

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Mass and speed.

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How is gravitational potential energy calculated?

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GPE = mass × gravitational acceleration × height.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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KE = 0.5 × mass × speed².

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What is the relationship between height and gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy increases with height.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with an increase in mass.

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What happens to kinetic energy if the speed of an object doubles?

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The kinetic energy increases by a factor of four.

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