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

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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. For example, a rock at the edge of a cliff has potential energy.

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What is Elastic Potential Energy?

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Elastic Potential Energy is the energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed, like springs or rubber bands.

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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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Where is Kinetic Energy maximum on a roller coaster?

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Kinetic Energy is maximum near the bottom of a big hill on a roller coaster.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object has due to its height above the ground. The higher the object, the more gravitational potential energy it has.

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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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Can energy be transformed from one form to another?

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Yes, energy can be transformed from potential energy to kinetic energy and vice versa.

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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 moving skateboard or a running person.

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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 or a book on a shelf.