What is potential energy?
Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy because of its height.
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What is kinetic energy?
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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.
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How does height affect potential energy?
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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has. This is because potential energy is directly related to the height of the object.
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What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?
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When an object speeds up, its kinetic energy increases. This is because kinetic energy depends on the speed of the object.
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What is the formula for kinetic energy?
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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.
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What is the formula for potential energy?
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The formula for gravitational potential energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.
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What type of energy does a compressed spring have?
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A compressed spring has elastic potential energy because it is storing energy due to its position.
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