Potential and Kinetic Energy

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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. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy because of its height.

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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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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A stretched rubber band has potential energy because it can do work when released.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A moving car has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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What happens to energy when a roller coaster goes up a hill?

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As the roller coaster goes up a hill, kinetic energy is converted into potential energy.

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What happens to energy when a roller coaster goes down a hill?

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As the roller coaster goes down a hill, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy is stored in food, which can be converted into kinetic energy when we eat and move.

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What is an example of energy conversion?

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When a battery powers a flashlight, chemical energy is converted into light 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.