Potential And Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object has due to its height above the ground. It increases with height.

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What is Elastic Potential Energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed, like springs or rubber bands.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What type of energy does a skateboard have when it is moving?

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Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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Elastic potential energy.

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What type of energy does an apple sitting on a table have?

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Potential energy.