Potential & 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 arrangement. For example, a stretched rubber band has potential energy.

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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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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the more potential energy it has. For example, a box lifted to a higher shelf has more potential energy than when it is on the ground.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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When an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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The more mass an object has, the more kinetic energy it has when moving at the same speed.

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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.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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An example of potential energy is a rock held at the top of a hill. It has potential energy due to its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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An example of kinetic energy is a car driving down the road. It is in motion and has kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a compressed spring have?

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A compressed spring has potential energy because it is stored energy due to its position.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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