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 is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is 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 can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

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At which point in a pendulum's swing is Kinetic Energy highest?

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At the lowest point of the swing.

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How does speed affect Kinetic Energy?

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

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What type of energy is stored in the bonds of molecules?

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Chemical Energy.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

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Stored Mechanical Energy.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses because of its height above the ground, calculated as PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is the relationship between mass and Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is directly proportional to the mass of the object; as mass increases, kinetic energy increases.

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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.