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.

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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.

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What factors affect Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy depends on the speed and mass of an 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 is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * speed (v)^2.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A rock at the top of a hill has Potential Energy due to its height.

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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 is the relationship between Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy can be converted into Kinetic Energy and vice versa.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car has Kinetic Energy due to its motion.

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What is the unit of energy?

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The unit of energy is the Joule (J).

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