Types of Potential Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position, condition, or configuration.

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What are the two main types of potential energy?

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The two main types of potential energy are gravitational potential energy and elastic potential energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its height above the ground and its mass.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height and mass of the object.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed, such as in springs.

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In which position does a spring have the most elastic potential energy?

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A spring has the most elastic potential energy when it is either fully compressed or fully stretched.

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What is chemical potential energy?

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Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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Can you give an example of chemical potential energy?

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An example of chemical potential energy is the energy stored in food or fuel.

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What is the relationship between height and gravitational potential energy?

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As the height of an object increases, its gravitational potential energy also increases.

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Which object has the least gravitational potential energy?

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A ball sitting on the ground has the least gravitational potential energy.

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