Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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Can energy be created?

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No, energy cannot be created; it can only be transformed or transferred.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can be transferred to another object or converted into a different form, but it cannot be created or destroyed.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car, a flowing river, or a thrown ball.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A rock at the top of a hill, a stretched rubber band, or water behind a dam.

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What is the formula for 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 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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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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

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How does speed affect Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy increases with the square of the speed; if speed doubles, Kinetic Energy increases by four times.