Types of Energy

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What happens to kinetic energy as potential energy decreases?

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Kinetic energy increases.

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What happens to potential and kinetic energy as mass increases?

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Both potential and kinetic energy increase.

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What is another name for thermal energy?

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Heat energy.

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How does the height of an object affect its potential and kinetic energy?

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The higher an object, the greater its potential energy and the lower its kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is associated with the movement of objects?

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Mechanical energy.

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Define 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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Define 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 gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh).

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and velocity?

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Kinetic energy is proportional to the square of the velocity (KE = 1/2 mv^2).

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in a system.

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