Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What type of energy is stored when a spring is compressed?

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Elastic energy.

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How does the speed of an object affect its kinetic energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What type of energy does a baseball have when held by a pitcher?

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Potential energy.

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In a group of passengers on a roller coaster, how can you determine which one has the most potential energy?

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The passenger at the highest point has the most potential energy.

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Where is the maximum potential energy located on a roller coaster?

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At the top of a big hill.

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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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What factors affect the amount of kinetic energy an object has?

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The mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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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 potential energy?

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

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