Kinetic and Potential 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 depends on factors like mass and height.

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Potential energy depends on mass and height.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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An example of potential energy is the pulled back string on an archer's bow.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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What factors affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy depends on mass and speed.

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When you stretch a rubber band, what type of energy are you storing?

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When you stretch a rubber band, you are storing potential energy.

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At which point is potential energy greatest in a roller coaster?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of the roller coaster.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, potential energy is highest at the top of the swing, while kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point.

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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.