Kinetic and Potential energy

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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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 formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is 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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The formula for 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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How does height affect potential energy?

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Potential energy increases with height; the higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object slows down?

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As an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a roller coaster?

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In a roller coaster, potential energy is highest at the top of a hill, and kinetic energy is highest at the bottom.

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At what point in a pendulum's swing is kinetic energy at its maximum?

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Kinetic energy is at its maximum at the lowest point of the pendulum's swing.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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The energy stored in a compressed spring is potential energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.