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 the speed at which it is moving.

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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 can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical energy.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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The formula for Kinetic Energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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The formula for Gravitational Potential Energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the greater its Potential Energy due to the increased height (h) in the formula PE = mgh.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy as an object slows down?

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As an object slows down, its Kinetic Energy decreases because it is directly proportional to the square of its velocity.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life?

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An example of Kinetic Energy is a car driving down the road or a person running.

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What is an example of Potential Energy in everyday life?

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An example of Potential Energy is a book on a shelf or a drawn bow.

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At what point does a pendulum have maximum Kinetic Energy?

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A pendulum has maximum Kinetic Energy at the lowest point of its swing.

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At what point does a pendulum have maximum Potential Energy?

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A pendulum has maximum Potential Energy at the highest points of its swing.