Potential and Kinetic Energy

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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 state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy because of its height.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a moving car or a running person has kinetic energy.

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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. For example, a ball held high has more potential energy than a ball on the ground.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when an object slows down?

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When an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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Can Potential Energy be converted to Kinetic Energy?

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Yes, potential energy can be converted to kinetic energy. For example, when a roller coaster goes down a hill, its potential energy converts to kinetic energy.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life?

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An example of kinetic energy is a child riding a bicycle.

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What is an example of Potential Energy in everyday life?

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An example of potential energy is a stretched rubber band.

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True or False: A car at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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True

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True or False: A moving train has potential energy.

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False, a moving train has kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a drawn bow have?

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A drawn bow has potential energy because the string is pulled back.