Potential or Kinetic Energy?

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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 do work when released.

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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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Example of Potential Energy: A flowerpot sitting on a windowsill.

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The flowerpot has potential energy due to its height above the ground.

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Example of Kinetic Energy: A basketball passing through the hoop.

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The basketball has kinetic energy as it is in motion towards the hoop.

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What is the relationship between Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy can be converted into Kinetic Energy and vice versa. For example, when an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What type of energy does a burning candle have?

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A burning candle has both Potential and Kinetic Energy. The wax has potential energy stored, and the flame represents kinetic energy.

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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 an object with both Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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A person climbing a ladder has both Potential Energy (due to height) and Kinetic Energy (due to movement).

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How is Kinetic Energy calculated?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) is calculated using the formula: KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground, calculated as PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height).