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 depends on factors like height and mass.

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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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How does potential energy change when an object is lifted higher?

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When an object is lifted higher, its potential energy increases because it has more height.

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How does kinetic energy change when an object speeds up?

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When an object speeds up, its kinetic energy increases because it is moving faster.

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What happens to a skier's potential and kinetic energy as they ski down a slope?

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As a skier goes down a slope, their potential energy decreases while their kinetic energy increases.

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What are the two types of mechanical energy?

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The two types of mechanical energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What factors affect potential energy?

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Potential energy depends on height and mass.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy?

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Running down a steep hill is NOT an example of potential energy.

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What is the formula for 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 an example of potential energy?

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A drawn bow in an archer's hand is an example of potential energy.