Potential vs Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the square of its velocity.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical energy.

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How does velocity affect Kinetic Energy?

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As the velocity of an object increases, its Kinetic Energy increases.

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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 Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or transferred.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A rock sitting on top of a high ledge has Potential Energy due to its height.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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The energy stored in a compressed spring is called Elastic Potential Energy.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses because of its height above the ground, calculated as PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A football flying through the air is an example of Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy is gasoline in a car tank when the car is not on?

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Gasoline in a car tank (when the car is not on) is an example of Potential Energy.