Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It is often associated with the height of an object above the ground.

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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, demonstrating the conversion of energy.

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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 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 is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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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 a hydroelectric dam work?

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A hydroelectric dam converts the Kinetic Energy of flowing water into Electrical Energy through turbines.

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What is an example of energy conversion in a fan?

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In a fan, Electrical Energy is converted into Mechanical Energy to create airflow.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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A compressed spring stores Potential Energy due to its position.

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What happens to energy when a ball is thrown upwards?

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As the ball rises, Kinetic Energy is converted into Potential Energy until it reaches its highest point.