Potential and Kinetic Energy Review

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above the ground.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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What is Elastic Potential Energy?

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Elastic Potential Energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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The formula for Kinetic Energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?

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The formula for Gravitational Potential Energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its Gravitational Potential Energy decreases while its Kinetic Energy increases.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a roller coaster: as it climbs, it gains Potential Energy, and as it descends, that energy transforms into Kinetic Energy.

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What is the difference between Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy is stored energy based on position, while Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion.

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What type of energy does a stretched slinky have?

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A stretched slinky has Elastic Potential Energy.