Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What type of energy does a kid have at the top of a sledding hill compared to the bottom?

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Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy that matter has because of its motion.

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What type of energy is demonstrated by dominos falling in a line?

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Kinetic Energy

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What type of energy does a boy standing on top of a slide possess?

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Potential Energy

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What type of energy is associated with a car parked in a garage?

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Potential Energy

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 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 = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy increases with height.

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How does speed affect Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy increases with the square of the speed.

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Can an object have both Potential and Kinetic Energy at the same time?

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Yes, an object can have both types of energy simultaneously, such as a roller coaster at the top of a hill moving down.

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