12.5 PE and KE

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Potential energy depends on the mass of the object, the height above a reference point, and the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object as a result of its vertical position or height.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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As the height of an object increases, its potential energy increases, assuming mass and gravity remain constant.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy in a rollercoaster?

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As a rollercoaster descends, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, increasing the speed of the coaster.

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If an object is at rest, what is its kinetic energy?

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If an object is at rest, its kinetic energy is 0 J.

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What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of energy is the Joule (J).

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How do you calculate the kinetic energy of a 2 kg object moving at 3 m/s?

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