Potential and Kinetic 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 or state. It has the potential to do work when released.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What type of energy do objects at the top of a hill have?

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Objects at the top of a hill have maximum Potential Energy.

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What type of energy do moving cars have?

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Moving cars have Kinetic Energy.

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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, like wood, batteries, and food.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is, the more Potential Energy it has due to gravity.

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What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its Potential Energy decreases while its Kinetic Energy increases.

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What is the relationship between speed and Kinetic Energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more Kinetic Energy it has.

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Where is Kinetic Energy highest on a roller coaster?

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Kinetic Energy is highest at the bottom of a hill on a roller coaster.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses because of its height above the ground.