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. For example, a rock at the top of a cliff has potential energy because of its height.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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How does potential energy change 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 type of energy does a baseball have when held by a pitcher?

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A baseball held by a pitcher has Potential Energy.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of a rock at the bottom of a cliff?

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At the bottom of a cliff, the rock has maximum kinetic energy as it has converted potential energy into kinetic energy during its fall.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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An example of Potential Energy is a stretched rubber band or a book on a shelf.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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An example of Kinetic Energy is a moving car or a running dog.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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The higher an object is positioned, the more potential energy it has due to gravity.

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What happens to energy when a ball is thrown into the air?

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As the ball rises, its kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases until it reaches the highest point.

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What type of energy does a flashlight have when it is turned off?

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A flashlight that is turned off has Potential Energy.