Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has because it is moving.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object because of its position or state.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when an object moves faster?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A marble rolling down a ramp.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A book on a shelf has potential energy because it can fall.

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What type of energy does a basketball player have while dribbling?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy is transferred when a ball falls?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What is the relationship between height and Potential Energy?

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

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What is an example of an object with high Potential Energy?

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A rock at the top of a hill.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.