Potential & Kinetic Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It is the energy that has the potential to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of an object's position.

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What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

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A stretched rubber band has potential energy because it is stored energy due to its position.

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

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Kinetic energy.

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Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.

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Transferred.

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Potential energy depends on mass and height.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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When an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed or transferred.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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A book on a shelf has potential energy because of its height above the ground.