Potential vs. Kinetic Energy Practice

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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. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A basketball sitting on the rim of a hoop has potential energy because of its height.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A moving car has kinetic energy due to its motion.

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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 type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

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Potential energy.

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What type of energy does a satellite in orbit have?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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They are two forms of mechanical energy; potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa.

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What position has the least amount of potential energy?

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The lowest position, such as the ground level, has the least potential energy.

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How does mass affect Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the mass of the object; more mass means more kinetic energy at the same speed.