Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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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. It can be converted into kinetic energy.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A girl pulling a wagon down the street is an example of Kinetic Energy because she is in motion.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A rubber band that is stretched out has Potential Energy because it is stored energy that can be released.

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What happens to Potential Energy when 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 formula for Kinetic Energy?

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The formula for Kinetic Energy (KE) is 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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The formula for Potential Energy (PE) is 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 because it has the potential to fall further.

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What type of energy does a cup sitting on the edge of a table have?

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A cup sitting on the edge of a table has Potential Energy because it is at a height and can fall.

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What type of energy does a boy running around a track have?

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A boy running around a track has Kinetic Energy because he is in motion.