Kinetic vs. Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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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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True or False: Kinetic Energy depends on mass and speed.

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True

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is speed.

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How can you increase Kinetic Energy?

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By increasing the mass or speed of the object.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car or a running dog.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A stretched rubber band or a book on a shelf.

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How do you increase Potential Energy?

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By increasing the height of the object.

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True or False: Potential Energy can be converted into Kinetic Energy.

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True

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms.