Energy Conversions

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What is energy conversion?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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The potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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The potential energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed, like a rubber band.

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What happens to potential energy as a pendulum swings down?

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The potential energy decreases as it converts to kinetic energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy at the highest point of a swing?

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The kinetic energy is at its minimum because the object is momentarily at rest.

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What happens to kinetic energy at the lowest point of a swing?

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The kinetic energy is at its maximum because the object is moving the fastest.

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How does height affect gravitational potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more gravitational potential energy it has.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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