Potential & 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 the speed at which it is moving.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy as the speed of an object increases?

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As the speed of an object increases, its Kinetic Energy increases.

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What is Chemical Potential Energy?

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Chemical Potential Energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food, batteries, and gasoline.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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Give an example of an object with Potential Energy.

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A baseball held high by a pitcher has Potential Energy due to its position.

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What type of energy is associated with a stretched rubber band?

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A stretched rubber band has Elastic Potential Energy.

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How is Potential Energy calculated for an object at height?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g) × height (h).

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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What is the relationship between mass and Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy increases with an increase in mass, given the same speed.