Review for Harnessing Human Energy Test

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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

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Does a stationary object have Kinetic Energy?

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No, a stationary object does not have kinetic energy.

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Which has Kinetic Energy: a rolling ball or a stationary bicycle?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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Does an object with Potential Energy have to be moving?

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No, an object with potential energy is not moving.

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Who has more Potential Energy: a person on the ground or a person in the air?

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The person in the air has more potential energy.

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When something is moving, it has __________ energy.

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Kinetic energy.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy if an object's speed increases?

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The kinetic energy increases.

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

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What is an example of an object with Potential Energy?

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.