Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to do work when released.

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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 an example of potential energy?

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

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

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A moving skateboard has kinetic energy.

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

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Kinetic energy.

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What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

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A stretched rubber band has potential energy.

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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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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 the formula for calculating potential energy?

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