Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work due to an object's position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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At which point in a pendulum's swing is potential energy at its greatest?

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At the highest point of the swing.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height and mass of the object.

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What type of energy does a person have while climbing a ladder?

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A person climbing a ladder has both potential and kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a moving skateboard possess?

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A moving skateboard possesses kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy (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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As height increases, potential energy increases because it is directly proportional to height.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with mass; if mass increases, kinetic energy increases if velocity remains constant.

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