Conservation of Energy

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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When is potential energy at its maximum?

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When an object is at its highest point.

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When is kinetic energy at its maximum?

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When an object is moving at its fastest speed.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It decreases as it is converted into kinetic energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object rises?

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It decreases as it is converted into potential energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A ball held at the top of a hill.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball at the bottom of a hill.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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Higher objects have more potential energy.