Potential or 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 has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A running boy has kinetic energy because he is in motion.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A flowerpot sitting on a windowsill has potential energy because it is elevated and can fall.

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What happens to Potential Energy when 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 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 Potential Energy?

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The formula for 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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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the greater its potential energy due to the increased height (h) in the formula PE = mgh.

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What type of energy does a moving skateboard represent?

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A moving skateboard represents kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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

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A rock at the edge of a cliff represents potential energy because it has the potential to fall.