Potential vs. 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 is the energy that has the potential to do work.

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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 is Kinetic Energy related to an object's mass?

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The relationship between kinetic energy and mass is linear; as mass increases, kinetic energy increases if speed remains constant.

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How is Kinetic Energy related to an object's speed?

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The relationship between kinetic energy and speed is parabolic; as speed increases, kinetic energy increases exponentially.

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What factors affect Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is directly proportional to an object's mass and height above the ground.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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The formula for Kinetic Energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object is lifted higher?

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When an object is lifted higher, its Potential Energy increases because it has more energy stored due to its height.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy 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 are indicators that an object has energy?

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Indicators that an object has energy include light, sound, heat, and motion.