Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that an object has due to its position or condition.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion; it is the energy an object has because it is moving.

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When does kinetic energy change to potential energy?

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Kinetic energy changes to potential energy when an object is lifted to a higher position, like rolling a ball up a hill.

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When does potential energy change to kinetic energy?

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Potential energy changes to kinetic energy when an object is released and starts to move, like a ball rolling down a hill.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of a ball when it is thrown?

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When a ball is thrown, it has kinetic energy due to its motion.

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What happens to the potential energy of a ball at the top of a hill?

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At the top of a hill, the ball has maximum potential energy because of its height.

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If an object is not moving, what type of energy does it have?

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If an object is not moving, it has potential energy.

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Can an object have both potential and kinetic energy at the same time?

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Yes, an object can have both potential and kinetic energy, like a roller coaster at the top of a hill just before it starts to descend.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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An example of kinetic energy is a running dog.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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An example of potential energy is a stretched rubber band.