Energy basics

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored 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.

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Do all moving objects have energy?

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Yes, all moving objects have kinetic energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?

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The kinetic energy increases.

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What happens to potential energy when an object is lifted higher?

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The potential energy increases.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy because it is moving.

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What type of energy does a person climbing a ladder have?

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A person climbing a ladder has both potential and kinetic energy.