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 be converted into kinetic energy.

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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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How does height affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy increases with height. The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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GPE = mass (kg) × height (m) × gravitational acceleration (9.8 m/s²)