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 do work when released.

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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 its velocity.

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What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?

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The formula for Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) is GPE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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Where is Kinetic Energy maximum on a roller coaster?

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Kinetic Energy is maximum at the bottom of a big hill on a roller coaster.

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What type of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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A moving skateboard has Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy does a baseball held by a pitcher have?

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A baseball held by a pitcher has Potential Energy.

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What kind of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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A compressed spring stores Elastic Energy.

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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 is the relationship between Potential Energy and height?

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Potential Energy increases with height; the higher an object is, the more Potential Energy it has.

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What is the relationship between Kinetic Energy and speed?

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Kinetic Energy increases with the square of the speed; if speed doubles, Kinetic Energy increases by four times.