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 the speed at which it is moving.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height of the object above the ground and its mass.

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At what point is potential energy greatest in a pendulum?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of the swing.

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At what point is kinetic energy greatest in a pendulum?

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Kinetic energy is greatest at the lowest point of the swing.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object rises?

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As an object rises, its kinetic energy decreases while its potential energy increases.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A moving skateboard is an example of kinetic energy.

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Give an example of potential energy.

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

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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.