Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, an object at a height has potential energy.

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What two factors affect an object's potential energy?

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Mass and height affect an object's potential energy.

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How does speed affect kinetic energy?

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Increasing an object's speed will increase its kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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A moving skateboard has kinetic energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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When an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more kinetic energy it has when moving at the same speed.

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

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Kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the swing.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground.