Kinetic and Potential energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It is often associated with the height of an object above the ground.

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How is Kinetic Energy calculated?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) is calculated using the formula: KE = 1/2 mv², where m is the mass and v is the velocity of the object.

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How is Potential Energy calculated?

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Potential Energy (PE) is calculated using the formula: PE = mgh, where m is the mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height above the ground.

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What happens to Potential Energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its Potential Energy decreases while its Kinetic Energy increases, assuming no energy is lost to air resistance.

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At which point in a roller coaster is Potential Energy the highest?

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Potential Energy is highest at the top of the loop or hill in a roller coaster.

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At which point in a roller coaster is Kinetic Energy the highest?

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Kinetic Energy is highest at the bottom of the loop or hill in a roller coaster.

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What is the relationship between Kinetic and Potential Energy in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, Kinetic Energy is highest at the lowest point of the swing, while Potential Energy is highest at the highest points of the swing.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has Elastic Potential Energy due to its deformation.