Potential & Kinetic Energy

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Energy that is related to an object's height is called

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Gravitational potential energy

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Where is potential energy at its minimum?

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X

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Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy? A diver on the edge of a diving board, A parachute falling to the ground, A pencil sitting on a desk, A car parked in the parking lot of a mall

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A parachute falling to the ground

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When stored energy begins to move the object, energy transfers from _______ to _________.

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Potential to kinetic

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The ability to do work by applying force is called

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Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It decreases as kinetic energy increases.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height)

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What is an example of elastic potential energy?

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A stretched rubber band.