Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy 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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How is Potential Energy calculated?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g) × height (h).

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How is Kinetic Energy calculated?

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

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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 relationship between Potential and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy can be converted into Kinetic Energy and vice versa, depending on the object's motion and position.

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At which point is Potential Energy highest in a roller coaster?

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Potential Energy is highest at the highest point of the roller coaster.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A drawn bow has Potential Energy due to the tension in the string.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car has Kinetic Energy due to its motion.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.