Science Academic Bowl #2

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, water at the top of a waterfall has potential energy.

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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 be transformed from one form to another.

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What are the units of energy?

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The unit of energy is Joule (J).

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A golfer swinging a club is an example of kinetic energy, as the club is in motion.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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Water held at the top of a dam is an example of potential energy, as it has the potential to flow down.

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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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How is Potential Energy calculated?

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Potential Energy (PE) is calculated using the formula: PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the relationship between Kinetic and Potential Energy?

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Kinetic and Potential Energy can transform into each other. For example, as water falls from a height, its potential energy converts into kinetic energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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When a roller coaster goes down a hill, its potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy as it speeds up.