Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What type of energy is stored when you compress a spring?

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Elastic energy.

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What is the energy due to motion called?

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Kinetic energy.

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What two factors does gravitational potential energy depend on?

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Height and mass.

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What is the energy called that is associated with an object's position or state?

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Potential energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy as you reach the top of a roller coaster?

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Kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.

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Define kinetic energy in terms of mass and velocity.

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Kinetic energy is defined as KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is given by PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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How does potential energy change as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy increases with an increase in height.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a roller coaster descends from a height?

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Potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy.

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