Potential/Kinetic at diff. points

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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 configuration. It is the energy that has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the more potential energy it has. This is because potential energy is directly proportional to height.

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How does speed affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed. If the speed doubles, the kinetic energy increases by four times.

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What is the formula for potential energy?

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Potential energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g) × height (h).

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 × mass (m) × velocity (v)².

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Where is potential energy highest in a roller coaster?

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Potential energy is highest at the highest point of the roller coaster.

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Where is kinetic energy highest in a roller coaster?

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Kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the roller coaster, where the speed is greatest.

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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 happens to kinetic energy as an object rises?

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As an object rises, its kinetic energy decreases while its potential energy increases.