Understanding Potential Energy & Kinetic Energy

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What is potential energy (PE)?

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Stored energy resulting from an object's position or shape.

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Which of the following is squared in the kinetic energy formula?

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Speed.

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Elastic potential energy is potential energy resulting from changing the ______ of an object.

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Shape.

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Fill in the blank: A swinging pendulum is an example of _______.

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Kinetic energy.

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As ______ increases, potential energy increases.

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Height.

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What is kinetic energy (KE)?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is speed).

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Mass and height of the object.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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Elastic potential energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy when speed doubles?

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Kinetic energy increases by a factor of four.