Potential/ Kinetic Energy Review

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Energy that is associated with motion is _________________

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Kinetic Energy

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At what point does the pendulum have the most kinetic energy?

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Point B

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At which point do we have the most kinetic energy?

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Point D

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You can INCREASE the amount of KE by increasing the MASS or ___________ of an object.

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speed

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At point 3, what type of energy do we have the most of?

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What factors affect Kinetic Energy?

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Mass and speed of the object.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

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How is Potential Energy calculated?

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PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height).