Kinetic and Potential Energy

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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The energy of light is called ____________ energy.

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Radiant energy is the energy carried by light.

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What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

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Stored Mechanical energy is the energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.

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Energy stored in the bonds of molecules is called ____________ energy.

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the chemical bonds of molecules.

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The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is 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.

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What type of potential energy is associated with an object's height?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its height above the ground.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Examples of chemical energy include the energy stored in food, batteries, and fossil fuels.

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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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