KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY INTRO

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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 configuration.

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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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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 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 happens to potential energy 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 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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How does the height of an object affect its potential energy?

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The potential energy of an object increases with height; the higher the object, the greater its potential energy.

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What factors affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is affected by the mass of the object and its velocity; increasing either will increase kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a compressed spring have?

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A compressed spring has potential energy due to its position.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has kinetic energy due to its motion.