Kinetic and Potential Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object 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 stored energy that has the potential to do work. It is energy based on an object's position or condition.

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Where is maximum potential energy found on a roller coaster?

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At the top of a big hill.

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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 an example of kinetic energy?

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A tennis ball rolling across the court.

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What type of energy is stored when you stretch a rubber band?

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Potential energy.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic and potential energy can transform into each other. For example, when an object falls, potential energy converts to 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 potential energy?

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

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book resting on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.