Potential and Kinetic 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 speed at which it is moving.

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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 has the potential to do work when released.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A moving skateboard is an example of Kinetic Energy.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A basketball held in a player's hands is an example of Potential Energy.

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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 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 Potential Energy?

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The formula for 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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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the greater its Potential Energy due to increased height (h) in the formula PE = mgh.

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What type of energy does a girl serving a volleyball represent?

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The action of serving a volleyball represents Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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A compressed spring contains Potential Energy.