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. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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 has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A moving car, a running dog, or a ball being thrown are all examples of kinetic energy.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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A book on a shelf, a stretched rubber band, or water stored in a dam are examples of potential energy.

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What happens to Potential Energy when 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 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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How does height affect Potential Energy?

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The higher an object is positioned, the more potential energy it has due to its height.

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How does mass affect Kinetic Energy?

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The more mass an object has, the more kinetic energy it has when moving at the same speed.

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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, potential energy converts to kinetic energy.