Potential & Kinetic Energy

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What is the definition of energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What type of energy does a moving object have?

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Kinetic energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy as the speed of an object increases?

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The kinetic energy increases.

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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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Give an example of potential energy.

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A drawn bow has potential energy because of its position.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy increases with height.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

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What happens to the energy of a balloon when it is released?

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It converts from potential energy (when inflated) to kinetic energy (when it moves).

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What type of energy does a slinky have when it is moving down stairs?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy in motion, while potential energy is stored energy.