Potential and Kinetic Energy Review

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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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 the formula for Potential Energy?

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

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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How does energy transform in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as it swings down, and kinetic energy is converted back to potential energy as it swings up.

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What type of energy do objects at height possess?

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Objects at height possess gravitational potential energy.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life?

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A moving car, a running person, or a flowing river are examples of Kinetic Energy.

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What is an example of Potential Energy in everyday life?

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A stretched rubber band, a book on a shelf, or water behind a dam are examples of Potential Energy.

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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.