Potential vs Kinetic 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 has the potential to do work when released.

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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 and speed of the object.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A rock sitting on top of a high ledge.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A football flying through the air.

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What type of energy is stored in food and batteries?

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Chemical Energy.

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What is the relationship between height and Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the more Potential Energy it has due to gravitational force.

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What happens to Potential Energy as it converts to Kinetic Energy?

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As an object falls or moves, its Potential Energy decreases while its Kinetic Energy increases.

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Where is the most Kinetic Energy found in a moving object?

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The most Kinetic Energy is found at the object's highest speed.

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What is an example of an object with Potential Energy that is not moving?

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Gasoline in a car tank when the car is not on.

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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.