Potential and KInetic

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What is the definition of Potential Energy?

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Energy that is stored, waiting to be used.

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What is the definition of Kinetic Energy?

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Energy in motion.

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Which statement is TRUE about energy?

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Energy can be transformed.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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It is converted into kinetic energy.

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Where is potential energy the greatest?

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At the highest point of an object's position.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A drawn bow or a book on a high shelf.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball or a moving car.

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How are potential and kinetic energy related?

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The more potential energy an object has, the more kinetic energy it can have when it moves.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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It decreases as the object's speed decreases.