Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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, an object at a height has potential energy because of gravity.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A baseball being thrown through the air is an example of kinetic energy.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A roller coaster at the top of a hill has potential energy because it can fall down.

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What happens to Potential Energy when 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 the relationship between Kinetic and Potential Energy?

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Kinetic and potential energy can transform into each other. For example, when a sled goes down a hill, potential energy converts to kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a deer have when it runs?

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A deer running across a field has kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a sled have at the top of a hill?

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A sled at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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How can you increase the Kinetic Energy of an object?

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You can increase the kinetic energy of an object by increasing its speed or mass.

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How can you increase the Potential Energy of an object?

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You can increase the potential energy of an object by raising it to a higher position.