Kinetic & Potential Energy

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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 of the object and the square of its velocity.

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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. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

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What factors affect Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the object's height above the ground and its mass.

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What happens to an object's Kinetic Energy as its speed increases?

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As an object's speed increases, its kinetic energy increases.

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When does an object have zero Kinetic Energy?

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An object has zero kinetic energy when it is at rest.

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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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What type of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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A moving skateboard has kinetic energy.

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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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What is the relationship between Potential Energy and height?

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The higher an object is, the more gravitational potential energy it has.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A rock held at the top of a cliff has gravitational potential energy due to its height.