Potential and 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 has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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When is potential energy at its highest in a roller coaster?

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Potential energy is highest when the roller coaster is at the top of a hill.

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When is kinetic energy at its highest in a roller coaster?

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Kinetic energy is highest when the roller coaster is at the bottom of a hill.

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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.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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A girl sprinting is an example of kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

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A stretched spring or a book on a high shelf are examples of potential energy.

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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 due to gravity.

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What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in a closed system?

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In a closed system, potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa, but the total energy remains constant.

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What type of energy does a balloon have when released?

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When released, a balloon has kinetic energy as it moves through the air.