Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy that matter has because of its motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Energy that matter has because of its position.

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What type of energy does a car parked in a garage have?

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Potential Energy.

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What type of energy is represented by holding a marble at the top of a ramp?

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Potential Energy.

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What type of energy does a quarterback throwing a football have?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object falls?

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It is converted to Kinetic Energy.

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Can an object have both Potential and Kinetic Energy at the same time?

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Yes, for example, a roller coaster at the top of a hill has Potential Energy, and as it descends, it gains Kinetic Energy.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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Give an example of an object with Potential Energy.

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A book on a shelf.