Potential vs. Kinetic Energy Practice

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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 its velocity.

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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 height or the configuration of an object.

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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the more Potential Energy it has. This is calculated using the formula: PE = mgh (mass x gravity x height).

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What happens to Kinetic Energy as an object speeds up?

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As an object speeds up, its Kinetic Energy increases. Kinetic Energy is calculated using the formula: KE = 1/2 mv² (1/2 x mass x velocity squared).

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy in sports.

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A bobsled moving at high speed around a turn is an example of Kinetic Energy.

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Give an example of Potential Energy in everyday life.

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A basketball sitting on the rim before falling into the hoop is an example of Potential Energy.

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What is the relationship between Kinetic and Potential Energy?

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Kinetic and Potential Energy can transform into each other. For example, when an object falls, its Potential Energy converts to Kinetic Energy.

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What is Terminal Velocity?

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Terminal Velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium prevents further acceleration.

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How does a cliff diver demonstrate Potential Energy?

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A cliff diver at the edge of an 18 m high cliff has maximum Potential Energy due to their height above the water.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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When a baseball reaches its highest point after being hit, its Kinetic Energy transforms into Potential Energy.