Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has because it is moving.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object because of its position or state.

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Example of Kinetic Energy:

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A girl sliding down a slide.

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Example of Potential Energy:

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A marble held at the top of a slide.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object falls?

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It converts to Kinetic Energy as it moves.

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What is an example of an object with Potential Energy?

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A book on a shelf.

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What is an example of an object with Kinetic Energy?

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A running dog.

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How does the size of an object affect its Kinetic Energy?

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Larger objects moving at the same speed have more Kinetic Energy.

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What is the Kinetic Energy of a stationary object?

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The Kinetic Energy is zero because it is not moving.

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What is an example of Potential Energy in everyday life?

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Water stored in a dam.