Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is energy?

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The ability to make something move or change.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object because of its position or state.

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When does an object have NO kinetic energy?

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When it's at rest.

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What is a system?

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Two or more interacting parts that form a complex whole.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A stretched rubber band.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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It converts to kinetic energy.

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What is light energy?

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Energy that is visible and can be seen, like sunlight.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy?

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They can convert into each other; potential energy can become kinetic energy.