Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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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 of the object and its velocity.

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At which point is potential energy greatest in a roller coaster?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of the roller coaster.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has kinetic energy.

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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 an example of potential energy?

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A rock at the edge of a cliff has potential energy due to its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A skateboarder moving down a hill has kinetic energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the potential energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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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 due to the force of gravity acting on it.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.