Potential & Kinetic Energy

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What is the definition of potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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

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Which type of energy is associated with an object's height?

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Potential energy.

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Which type of energy is associated with an object's speed?

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Kinetic energy.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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The potential energy decreases.

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object falls?

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The kinetic energy increases.

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In a pendulum, what happens to energy as it swings from the highest to the lowest point?

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Potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.