Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration, often related to its height above the ground.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height and mass of the object.

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When does an object have the greatest potential energy?

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An object has the greatest potential energy when it is at its highest point.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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How does speed affect kinetic energy?

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

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for gravitational potential energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the relationship between mass and potential energy?

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Potential energy is directly proportional to the mass of the object; as mass increases, potential energy increases.

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What is the relationship between height and potential energy?

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Potential energy is directly proportional to height; as height increases, potential energy increases.

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What happens to energy during a transformation?

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During a transformation, energy changes from one form to another but the total amount of energy remains constant.