PE and KE Review Flashcard

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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 is the energy that has the potential to do work.

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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 its velocity.

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When does a skateboarder have the most potential energy?

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At the top of the ramp.

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At which positions does a pendulum have the most potential energy?

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At positions 1 and 5.

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What happens to energy when an airplane ascends to a higher altitude?

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It converts kinetic energy to potential energy.

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Which example best demonstrates kinetic energy?

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A kite flying across the sky.

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At which positions are potential and kinetic energy equal in a pendulum?

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At positions 2 and 4.

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * velocity (v)².

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What is the formula for calculating Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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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.