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What happens to kinetic energy and gravitational energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its kinetic energy increases and gravitational energy decreases.

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True or False: Kinetic energy can be converted to gravitational energy, but gravitational energy cannot convert to kinetic energy.

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False

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At position #4.1 in a pendulum swing, which type of energy is present?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) is present.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created nor destroyed.

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At which point in a pendulum swing is kinetic energy the highest?

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Kinetic energy is highest at point 3.

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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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Define gravitational potential energy.

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.

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What is the formula for calculating 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 formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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Explain the relationship between kinetic energy and speed.

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Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the square of the speed of an object.

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