Types of Potential & Kinetic Energy

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

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

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What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

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

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What type of energy is shown in the picture of a rock at a height?

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Gravitational Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its height above the ground.

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A basketball passing through the hoop is an example of ____________ energy.

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Kinetic energy, as it is in motion.

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What is another name for light energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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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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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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A stretched rubber band has potential energy due to its position.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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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.