Potential and Kinetic Energy Review

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What is the definition of energy?

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Energy is the ability of a system to do work.

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At its highest point, a ball hit into the air has the _____________ amount of potential energy.

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maximum

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Right before a ball hits the ground, it has the _______________ amount of potential energy.

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minimum

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What happens to kinetic energy as speed increases?

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Kinetic energy increases.

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What is the energy stored in an object that is not moving called?

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Potential Energy.

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What type of potential energy depends on an object's distance from the ground?

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Gravitational potential energy.

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How does potential energy change as an object gets closer to the ground?

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Potential energy decreases.

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What is the formula for 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 relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is directly proportional to mass; as mass increases, kinetic energy increases.

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What is the relationship between height and potential energy?

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