Potential 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 be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses because of its height above the ground. It is calculated using the formula GPE = mass × gravity × height.

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What is the formula for calculating Gravitational Potential Energy?

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GPE = mass × gravity × height.

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What is the role of Gravity in Potential Energy?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth, affecting their gravitational potential energy based on their height.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, conserving the total mechanical energy.

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What is Static Potential Energy?

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Static Potential Energy is the potential energy stored in charged particles within an electrostatic field, which can cause them to move toward or away from charges.

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How does electrostatic charge affect Potential Energy?

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Electrostatic charge creates an electric field that can store potential energy, allowing charged objects to exert forces on each other without direct contact.

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What is an example of energy conversion involving Potential Energy?

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When a roller coaster climbs to the top of a hill, it gains gravitational potential energy, which is converted to kinetic energy as it descends.

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What is the relationship between height and Gravitational Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is above the ground, the greater its gravitational potential energy, assuming mass and gravity remain constant.

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What is an example of an object with low Gravitational Potential Energy?

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A ball sitting on the ground has low gravitational potential energy compared to a rock on top of a mountain.