Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion. It is the energy an object has due to its movement.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is stored energy. It is the energy an object has due to its position or condition.

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Which type of energy is greater when an object is at a higher position?

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Potential Energy is greater when an object is at a higher position.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms.

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If a ball is rolling down a hill, what type of energy is it demonstrating?

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The ball is demonstrating Kinetic Energy as it is in 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 is an example of Potential Energy?

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A book on a shelf has Potential Energy because of its height above the ground.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car has Kinetic Energy because it is in motion.

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True or False: A stationary object has Kinetic Energy.

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False. A stationary object does not have Kinetic Energy.

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What happens to the Kinetic Energy of a car when it speeds up?

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The Kinetic Energy of the car increases as it speeds up.