1.4 Potential Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Energy that is stored due to an object's position or state.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Mass of the object, height above the ground, and gravitational acceleration.

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How does lifting an object affect its potential energy?

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Lifting an object increases its height, which increases its gravitational potential energy.

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What happens to potential energy when an object is dropped?

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The potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as the object falls.

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What is the relationship between height and potential energy?

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Potential energy increases as height increases.

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What is static potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration, such as a charged balloon.

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How does static potential energy affect the movement of objects?

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The greater the static potential energy, the farther an object will move away from it.

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What is the effect of drop height on the bounce of a ball?

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Higher drop height results in higher potential energy and a higher bounce.

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At which point is potential energy greatest when an object is lifted?

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At the highest point of elevation.

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What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.