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 hill 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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True or False: A moving car has kinetic energy.

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True

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True or False: A book on a shelf has kinetic energy.

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False

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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 and is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa. For example, when a roller coaster goes down a hill, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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True or False: The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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True

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What type of energy is released during a collision?

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Sound energy is often released during a collision due to the kinetic energy of the colliding objects.

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What happens to kinetic energy when two objects collide?

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Kinetic energy can be transferred from one object to another during a collision.

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True or False: A person at the bottom of a hill has more potential energy than a person at the top.

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False