Potential and Kinetic Energy Review

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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. For example, a book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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At which point in a pendulum's swing is kinetic energy highest?

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Kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the swing.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has potential 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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Give an example of kinetic energy in sports.

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An example of kinetic energy in sports is a soccer player running to kick a ball.

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What type of energy does a flowerpot sitting on a windowsill have?

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A flowerpot sitting on a windowsill has potential energy.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to gravity.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.