Potential and Kinetic 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 the speed at which it is moving.

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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 is often associated with the height of an object above the ground.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height and mass of the object.

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How does speed affect kinetic energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What type of energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff have?

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A rock at the edge of a cliff has potential energy.

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What type of energy does a car driving down a hill have?

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A car driving down a hill has kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a person climbing a ladder have?

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A person climbing a ladder has both potential and kinetic energy.

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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 gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for gravitational 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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Can an object have both kinetic and potential energy?

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Yes, an object can have both kinetic and potential energy at the same time, such as a roller coaster at the top of a hill.

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