Kinetic and 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 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 is often associated with gravitational energy.

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Where is Kinetic Energy maximum on a roller coaster?

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At the bottom of a big hill.

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Where is Potential Energy maximum on a roller coaster?

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At the top of a big hill.

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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 is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * velocity (v)^2.

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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Where is the minimum gravitational Potential Energy located?

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Down in the basement.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy is associated with position?

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Potential Energy.