Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a moving car or a running person has kinetic energy.

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Give an example of energy transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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A swing swaying back and forth is an example of energy transformation from potential energy to 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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At which point is potential energy greatest in a swing?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of the swing.

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What is stored energy called?

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Stored energy is called Potential Energy.

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

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A moving skateboard has Kinetic 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 formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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The formula for Kinetic Energy is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating Potential Energy?

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