Potential and Kinetic Energy Review

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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 is the energy that 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 is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * velocity (v)^2.

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What is the formula for calculating Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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At what point in a pendulum swing is the potential energy the greatest?

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At the highest point of the swing.

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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 does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is, the greater its potential energy due to the increased height in the potential energy formula.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life?

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A moving car, a flowing river, or a person running are all examples of kinetic energy.

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What is an example of Potential Energy in everyday life?

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A drawn bow, a book on a shelf, or water stored in a dam are all examples of potential energy.