Kinetic and Potential Energy Review

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is energy that is stored.

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What can potential energy come from?

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Potential energy can come from the position of an object.

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What type of energy does potential energy turn into when objects move?

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Potential energy turns into kinetic energy when objects move.

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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 type of energy does a falling rock have?

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A falling rock has kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (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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A drawn bow has potential energy due to its position.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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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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Can potential energy be converted to other forms of energy?

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Yes, potential energy can be converted to kinetic energy and other forms of energy.