KInetic and Potential Energy

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or condition.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy that an object has due to its motion.

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When does an object have no kinetic energy?

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When it is at rest.

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Which type of energy is associated with an object's height?

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Potential energy.

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Which type of energy is associated with an object's motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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What factors affect kinetic energy?

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Mass and velocity of the object.

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How is potential energy calculated?

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Potential energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh).

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How is kinetic energy calculated?

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Kinetic energy = 0.5 × mass × velocity² (KE = 1/2 mv²).

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Give an example of an object with high potential energy.

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A book on a high shelf.

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Give an example of an object with high kinetic energy.

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A speeding car.