Potential and 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. It has the potential to do work when released.

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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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What is Chemical Potential Energy?

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Chemical Potential Energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like wood, batteries, gasoline, and food.

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What happens to energy at the top of a roller coaster?

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At the top of a roller coaster, kinetic energy is converted into potential energy as the coaster gains height.

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Where is maximum potential energy on a roller coaster?

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Maximum potential energy is at the top of the highest hill on a roller coaster.

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Where is maximum kinetic energy on a roller coaster?

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Maximum kinetic energy is at the bottom of a big hill on a roller coaster.

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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 the formula for Potential Energy?

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The formula for Potential Energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has elastic potential energy.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has kinetic energy.